RAPP Dallas is looking for an Associate Director, Program Management  to join our award-winning Program Management Team. 

WHO WE ARE:

We think too much marketing isnt us. Its mass markets not audiences of one. Homogenous groups are to be targeted, not individuals to be inspired. Segments to reach, not people with their own ideas & ambitions. Its one size fits all & its dull.

When it comes to individuals, were fierce. We stand up for individuality. We speak up against bland, broad-brush generalizations. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individuals needs, beliefs, behaviors, & aspirations. And we commit to doing this in every aspect of our work for clients & their consumers.

We actively foster an inclusive workplace where diversity & individual differences are valued & leveraged to achieve the agencys vision. And most importantly we value every individuals well-being. We are Fiercely Individual.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP we are fiercely focused on the individual & how we can create value from every individuals experience with a brand. We do this across three capability areas: customer-centric consulting, creativity that inspires action, & customer experience management.

Our data analysts know who that person is. Our strategists understand what they want. And our award-winning Technologists & Creatives know how to get it to them.

RAPP is an integral part of Omnicoms Precision Marketing Group, comprising 4,000 creatives, technologists, strategists, & data & marketing scientists across 40 global markets.

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, paid parental leave & disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $94,000- $111,000. This range is specific to Dallas & 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.

YOUR ROLE: 

As Associate Director of Project Management, you are the driving force behind client projects & internal solutions you are the one who knows how to make things happen. You are a strategic expert in execution & process from project initiation to delivery. You are passionate about this space from print, DM, & Digital to the web to gaming and mobile. You are creative, solutions-driven, organized, & have exceptional people skills.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive the planning & execution of simultaneous integrated projects
• Leads project direction collaborating with cross-functional teams to define & re-define project specifications (goals, budget, schedule, & scope)
• Collaborates with disciplines across the agency to deliver world-class work & meet client objectives
• Key client contact regarding project deliverables, progress, solutions, financials
• Lead & mentor Project Managers & Sr. Project Managers
• Author & review program SOWs & estimate documentation
• Maintain responsibility for the development & management of timelines, quality, & profit margins related to agency deliverables
• Resolve critical timeline issues & implications
• Build strong working relationships with internal team(s) as external partners & vendors
• Oversee internal account-related meetings including weekly producer/account status meetings, internal reviews, etc.
• Direct resource management against deliverables ensuring alignment against work & required times throughout the project lifecycle
• Risk management, proactively mitigating risks & comfortable driving solutions to adapt to changes from inception or project to delivery
• Drive project measurement, reporting, & analysis
• Evaluate & optimize production workflows & processes
• Proficient with programs such as Visio, Excel, PPT, & MS Project
• Experience with project management/workflow tools a plus
• Project documentation samples are required (SOW & Project Plan)

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• 7+-9 years of industry experience producing & project management at a media, entertainment, or creative brand and/or interactive advertising agency
• Working knowledge & understanding of web technologies, including HTML, DHTML, Flash, XML, etc.
• Direct Marketing experience an advantage
• Possess an established track record of successful accomplishment with clients/teams
• Effective communication & presentation skills - capable of presenting solutions in a clear, logical manner
• Excellent negotiation skills

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 $94,000-$111,000. This range is specific to Dallas & 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. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.