Program Manager

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We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around three days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the production of all screen and hardware images that are used throughout the client’s marketing deliverables. The primary focus is managing the process for producing images, video or interactive projects – working with Creative and Production teams to plan, track and drive deadlines for new and existing images. The role also involves building and fostering relationships with vendors and external and inter‑departmental groups throughout the client who require images, managing production schedules for image elements within projects and providing final screens to all business partners.

• Manage image schedules/expectations/resource management/image tracking
• Track imagery status of Producer’s project and provide weekly/daily status updates
• Manage project screen and hardware deliverables with localisation scope in mind
• Accountable for risk management and formal route to escalation
• Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement as solutions are recognised
• Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties
• Partner with Producers and Production teams to develop tools and systems for process and streamlined workflows
• Schedule and facilitate pre‑ and post‑production meetings with the Image Production team
• Keep current with emerging technologies while constantly evolving the process for efficiencies
• Develop briefing materials for current workflows and collaborate to develop and implement a new dissemination method

• Ability to organise information quickly, at high and detailed levels
• Solid understanding and command of project management tools
• Flexibility in accommodating rapid change and capacity to learn quickly
• Proven effectiveness when working under pressure
• Facility for communicating effectively from one‑on‑one to large groups
• Aptitude to manage through diplomacy
• Appreciation for the creative process and skilled at working with creative and production teams
• Experience tracking and pre‑picking deliverables for localisation
• Ability to make sound decisions, think strategically, focus on detail, problem‑solve, multi‑task, and have an excellent memory
• Must possess exceptional organisation, time management, excellent verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritise
• Proficiency to work in a fast‑paced, demanding, creative and production environment, solution‑oriented and experience of Photoshop. Flexibility is key to this role
• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years working in advertising
• Solid understanding of print formats; resolution, colour space, and other technical requirements of assets needed for image reproduction
• Good working knowledge of Photoshop

$61/hr – $67/hr

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