Senior Project Manager - Temporary Worker

📋 Description

• • As a Temporary Website Implementation Senior Project Manager at Merkle, a dentsu company, you will be instrumental in driving the successful execution of complex digital experience projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that initiatives spanning strategy, creative development, and website/mobile app development are delivered efficiently, within budget, and precisely according to scope. You will act as the central point of contact, orchestrating the efforts of diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and client satisfaction.
• • Your primary responsibility will be the meticulous development and management of comprehensive project plans. This involves defining clear timelines, allocating resources effectively, and establishing milestones to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within financial constraints. You will be expected to proactively identify potential roadblocks and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks, ensuring a smooth project trajectory.
• • A significant aspect of this role is fostering strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to thoroughly understand and confirm project goals, scope, and detailed requirements. Your ability to manage client expectations, provide transparent communication, and ensure their satisfaction throughout the entire project lifecycle will be paramount to the success of each engagement.
• • You will lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, which may include designers, developers, marketers, strategists, and other specialized resources. Your leadership will be vital in guiding these teams towards producing high-quality deliverables, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring that all team members are aligned with project objectives. This includes providing clear direction, facilitating problem-solving, and celebrating team successes.
• • Resource management is a key function, requiring you to carefully allocate project resources to ensure optimal utilization and prevent burnout. You will monitor team capacity, identify potential bottlenecks, and make adjustments as needed to enhance overall project efficiency and productivity. This proactive approach ensures that teams have the support they need to succeed.
• • Risk assessment and mitigation will be a continuous process. You will be responsible for identifying potential project risks early on, assessing their potential impact, and implementing strategies to minimize or eliminate them. This includes managing scope creep, budget overruns, and timeline delays.
• • Financial stewardship is critical. You will be responsible for developing detailed project budgets, meticulously tracking all project expenses, and implementing rigorous cost control measures to ensure projects remain profitable and within allocated financial limits. Regular financial reporting and analysis will be expected.
• • Effective communication is the cornerstone of this role. You will facilitate seamless communication channels between all project team members, stakeholders, and senior management. This involves providing regular, clear, and concise project status updates and reports, highlighting key milestones achieved, potential risks, and any necessary escalations.
• • You will be a champion for continuous improvement, actively identifying opportunities to refine project management processes and implement best practices. Your insights will help enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of project delivery within the organization.
• • Maintaining accurate and comprehensive project documentation is essential. This includes meticulously documenting project plans, detailed requirements, change requests, meeting minutes, and all other project-related artifacts. Ensuring that all project decisions, outcomes, and lessons learned are properly recorded will be a key responsibility.
• • This is a client-facing role, requiring a polished and professional demeanor. You will represent Merkle and dentsu, building trust and rapport with clients, and ensuring their needs are met with exceptional service and delivery.
• • As a temporary worker, you will integrate seamlessly into existing project teams, bringing your expertise to bear on specific initiatives with a defined start and end date, contributing to critical business objectives during your tenure.
• • You will be expected to work within the Central Standard Time (CST) zone, contributing to projects that require real-time collaboration within this time frame. The role requires you to be US-based and work 40 hours per week, ensuring full dedication to project demands.
• • The duration of this temporary assignment is from ASAP until May 31st, with a possibility of extension based on business needs and project requirements. This provides an opportunity to make a significant impact over a defined period.