MANAGER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.
We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned, our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.
Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.
Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient.
Job Title:
Interactive Project Manager
The primary functions of this position include project management, client management and team leadership. The Senior Interactive Project Manager manages projects to drive world-class creative solutions that are on time and on budget, while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development.
He/she must have solid problem solving skills, business skills, and verbal and written communication skills. The Senior Interactive Project Manager must have excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. He/she must have a deep understanding of project management tools and approaches to manage complex, creative focused projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic project needs.
In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, and team may consist of a mix, or focus of team, studio, and client-site based work. Additionally, frequent overnight travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities include:
Work with the pursuit team to complete RFP's project scoping, sizings and pricing estimates
Contributes to establishing project vision
Responsible for ensuring that all needed assets and resources are identified to successfully meet client Develop and maintain all project deliverables including project Charters, budgets, project plans, issues logs and change orders etc..
Drive project delivery through effective use of internal and client status meetings
Manage and control project scope and the change control process
Assure that projects complete according to schedule and within budget.
Manages the project financials including weekly resource hours and overall project budget
Ensures that all project documentation is produced in the standard format, follows internal documentation processes and is reviewed and approved prior delivery to the client
Acts as the client point-of-contact for all project related issues
Job Requirements:
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, negotiating, influencing, facilitation, organizational, prioritization, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role in managing project, departmental and enterprise risks related to projects, systems and business analysis.
Demonstrated ability to motivate staff/project team, inspire teamwork and take a leadership role.
Successful history of client contact including experience in setting and managing client expectations
Solid understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, perform resource allocations and run team meetings.
Strong knowledge of software development life cycles, web technologies, web development processes and the delivery of solutions with creative and engineering components
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills
Ability to solve problems with keen instincts and organizational experience
Experience in strategic planning and execution
In addition, ideal candidates will have hands-on interactive project experience
Required Experience:
At least 5-7 years of project management experience, from an interactive agency
At least 5-7 years of leadership and/or management experience
At least 2-5 years experience managing larger, more complex and cross functional projects, from an interactive agency
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
Frequent travel may be required.
About Sapient:
Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
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