Digital Project Manager at Publicis Groupe

Job Description

SCOPE OF THIS POSITION:

To plan, manage & oversee the successful creation and implementation of Client’s content strategy, aligning with the Global strategic content territories and managing the Content production through Prodigious studio.

ACTIVITY SPLITS

NAME OF CLUSTER

SAMPLE OF YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED IN THIS CLUSTER

CLUSTER 1

Strategic input

•   Report on progress against strategic objectives

•   Ensure timeous and effective strategy and tactical execution

•   Manage stakeholder relations

CLUSTER 2

Operational Excellence

•   Ensure implementation and achievement of standards of excellence

•   Manage internal and external interdependencies

•   Ensure accountability

•   Develop and maintain interfaces with other Groupe agencies, and/or             suppliers.

•   Monitor the activities and productivity of Power of 1 client

•   Review progress and take corrective action to ensure performance       across Publicis JHB.

CLUSTER 3

Growth & Profitability

•  Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets in conjunction with   the Financial Director

•  Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and     budgets

•  Manage margins and operational costs

 CLUSTER 4

Business Development

•  Contribute towards new business development and pitch management

•  Collaborate with other Groupe agencies to cross sell

•  Grow Power of 1 client

•  Contribute to the re-purposed offer value proposition and building of new capabilities (data, digital, dynamic content, etc)

CLUSTER 5

Client Relations

•  Manage client relationships

•  Maintain product excellence and delivery against client expectations

•  Set and maintain quality standards in the agency

•  Orientate self as a Thought Leader in respect of key clients

•  Running certain scale of business billings

•  Professional yet friendly relationship

•  Positive client feedback

•  Good understanding of client environment and needs

•  Client adopts ideas presented and/or suggested

CLUSTER 6

Talent

•  Managing performance of the team and ensuring that the Groupe’s disciplinary processes are followed if necessary

•   Manage team’s performance and review individual development plans of       direct reports

•   Abide by Group policy and talent processes

•  Ensuring staff compliance with Groupe policies and processes

•  Undertake ongoing monitoring/assessment of best-practice in the category, and the opportunity for adoption of best-practice

•  Attract, retain and grow the best talent in the industry

•  Support knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing and up skilling through relevant & appropriate learning/teaching channels

• Professional maturity to effectively collaborate with other agency (e.g. Media, Activation, production & PR) and global partners.

KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO DO THE JOB COMPETENTLY

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

Required for Competence

•  Tertiary qualification: Relevant post graduate degree in Advertising / Media

•  Experience in/knowledge of the production process

Nice-to-Have (Desirable not Essential)

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Required for Competence

• 4 - 6 years experience

• 4 years Industry experience

• High levels of operational excellence

Must-Have (Essential)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Required for Competence

• Go the extra mile

• Strategic Thinking

• Inspirational Leadership

• Stakeholder Relationship Building

• Business Acumen

• Directiveness

• Problem solving & decision making skills

• Strong analytical & reasoning skills

• Good Judgement

• Client relationship building & networking