RAPP Los Angeles is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our award-winning Program Management team.

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP world leaders in activating growth with precision & empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, & empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, & in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individuals needs, beliefs, behaviors, & aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity & emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content & connected decisioning.

Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, & our award-winning technologists & creatives know how to deliver it ensuring were able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.

Part of Omnicoms Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, & data & marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orchestrate the motion of every project liaising with all departments from start through completion.
• Understand scope of client request & implications to translate requests.
• Align with resource management to ensure resources are available & present at appropriate times throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work effectively with both technical & non-technical team members.
• Use strong communication skills (written & verbal) to work with Product Managers to establish overall release goals & identify dependencies for cross-product initiatives.
• Help inform technical requirements such as data compliance, privacy, & security requirements.
• Work with product teams to ensure that the acceptance criteria is met; Identify dependencies & drive teams to address them.
• Manage simultaneous projects & priorities within budgetary & schedule constraints.
• Monitor, report & solve for project progress & risk, redirect as required through keen prioritization skills & escalate as necessary to ensure integrity of client scopes.
• Lead quality assurance requirements for the project & maintain the required level of quality.
• Ensure the different aspects of requirements are taken into consideration such as data measurement, exceptions, analytics, privacy, & accessibility.
• Drive reporting process required for project including status, risks, scope changes, etc.
• Provide documentation for all completed & in-progress work for both internal & external facing projects.
• Initiate all activities to support retrospectives
• Contribute, & when assigned, lead efficient meetings & conference calls & ensure timely conference notes & action steps taken.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Masters degree or U.S. equivalent in Project Management, Product Management, Computer & Information Systems, or related field, plus 2 years of professional experience as a Project Manager, Product Manager, or any occupation/position/job title involving IT Project Management.
• Must also have experience in the following: 2 years of professional experience managing project workflows in an enterprise management software system (Workfront, D365, or Trello);
• 2 years of professional experience utilizing Atlassian products (including Jira & Conuence);
• 2 years of professional experience gathering & ensuring all aspects of business requirements are taken into consideration including data measurement, Data visualization, privacy management or Analytics in translation to technical requirements
• 2 years of professional experience delivering software solutions utilizing SCRUM & Agile methodologies
• 2 years of professional experience utilizing web technologies including HTML, DHTML, XML, & Flash
• 2 years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft technologies including ASP.NET, MVC, & MSSQL
• 2 years of professional experience utilizing front end technologies including jQuery
• 2 years of professional experience working in cloud environments inclusive of Azure & AWS
• 2 years of professional experience working with product teams to ensure that the acceptance criteria of business requirements are met
• 2 years of professional experience leading quality assurance requirements projects & maintaining the required level of quality.

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Our hybrid work model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections & collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like. 

Partial telecommuting may be permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to RAPP Worldwide California, 5353 Grosvenor Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

RAPP provides a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, & personal days & positive activism days, paid parental leave & disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $90,000 - $140,000. This range is specific to Los Angeles & multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience & training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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