iProspect, a dentsu company, is a global digital-first end to end media agency. Its unmatched mix of media strategy and storytelling with digital expertise and audience knowledge defines the new territory of performance-driven brand building. By delivering human-centric solutions, iProspect accelerates growth for the world’s most iconic brands including Sonos, Cox, LG, Hilton, Levi’s, Budweiser, Microsoft, and Procter & Gamble. The iProspect team works across a network of more than 8,000 media and performance specialists spread across 93 global markets.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. iProspect is an agency of dentsu.

While this position can be remote the person will need to sit in Chicago or the LA area. LA is our preferred location.

iProspect is growing the digital project management department in Los Angeles and we are offering an exceptional opportunity to play an integral part in the overall success of a portfolio of digital marketing projects while working within a friendly, ambitious, and talented team, passionate for all things digital.

We are looking for an exceptional client facing Senior Manager, PMO, skilled at managing and delivering SEO, Paid Search, and other digital marketing projects from inception to completion, to become a part of an elite team that gets projects completed on time, on budget and to our exceptionally high standards while working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and forward-thinking agency environment. Working closely with clients, subject matter experts and third-party vendors, you will manage multiple concurrent projects, multi-disciplinary teams, and Associate PMs to meet our clients’ strategic and tactical search engine marketing objectives. As a vital member of the account team and Project Management Office (PMO), you must be proactive, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be confident in your ability to meticulously organize and keep your projects moving forward from the front lines, keeping all stakeholders up to date with progress and overcoming all the inevitable hurdles along the way. If you are up to the challenge, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary package, excellent prospects, and an exciting place to apply your trade.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise in digital marketing (e.g.: SEO, SEM, Content Marketing, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, supervisor, and team management skills and experience
• Some professional experience with conflict management and mediation
• Proficient in all aspects of project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring / controlling, closing)
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and handle a range of projects simultaneously within a high-pressure environment
• Possess understanding of basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and ability to make informed decisions accordingly
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communications skills with tenacity to solve clients’ problems quickly and to provide them with excellent service
• Process driven, highly organized and methodical with excellent time management skills, strong business ethics, and political awareness
• An enthusiastic and committed attitude, flexible problem-solver, open to participate and promote change within the organization
• Self-starter with ability to think independently and work autonomously when necessary and a desire to succeed among fellow professionals

Education and Experience:

•  At least five (5) years of experience leading projects within an interactive advertising or digital marketing agency environment
• At least three (3) years of experience leading SEO and Paid Search projects
•  A good understanding of, or experience with, Search Engine Optimization, PPC, Web Analytics, Display, Social Media, and Mobile marketing is beneficial but not required
• MBA or equivalent Master’s degree preferred
• Proven track record of self-development and independent professional growth
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or CSP certification preferred

What you get:

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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