Project Manager of Brand Strategy

Overview

One of Aquent’s leading financial services client’s is looking to add a Project Manager of Brand Strategy.  This talent will plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation. They will develop project plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation
• Defines, develops, and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules
• Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements
• Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases
• Develops clear and concise “big picture” of projects within organizational goals
• Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training
• Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans
• Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables
• Identifies, communicates, and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern, or cross-organizational that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives
• Maintains/archives project documentation
• Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers’ expectations
• Sets, manages, and communicates client expectations for the project
• Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards
• Identifies, escalates and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules
• Monitors and controls risks ensuring timelines are met and project goals are attained
• Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues
• Provides project status reports to management
• Ensures success of projects by working closely with Procurement regarding vendor contracts
• Works closely with Procurement to clearly define and understand contracts, including language, scope, pre- and post-award, contract closure, basic legal aspects, and risk management
• Manages contracts’ quality assurance, including contract administration and execution
• Manages contract budget, cost control mechanisms and Change control
• Serves as primary point of contact for project management and related issues
• Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources, meeting budgetary requirements
• Allocates project team assignments to ensure accountability, establishes a team environment, manages personnel changes, and executes the training plan
• Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
• Establishes team objectives and assignments, reviews work products, and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance; may provide input to team members’
• performance appraisals
• Promotes team building and skills development of project team members
• Manages multiple, large, and highly complex projects
• Participates in developing, modifying, and executing department policies, standards, and processes
• Provides guidance on issues having department and/or organization-wide impact
• Works on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and competing priorities
• Solves highly technical and complex problems
• Negotiates with or influences division/department management to facilitate project resolution within timelines and budget constraints
• Manages relationships with vendors, participates in contact negotiations, oversees contract quality assurance, budget, and cost mechanisms
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple, large complex projects
• Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis
• Expertise developing and managing relationships across business units and the organization
• Extensive experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring others in a constantly changing and challenging environment
• Strong understanding of contact and their impact on projects
• Proficiency with PCs and related software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications)
• Desired – Knowledge of client’s, or other financial institutions’, operations
• PMP Certification (or commensurate experience managing corporate-wide projects)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in producing desired results and achieving goals and objectives
• Demonstrated skill directing and controlling project activities of a broad functional area
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
• Desired – Advanced Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $69.67 to $77.41 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.