Project Manager at Publicis Groupe

• To effectively plan all major projects within the Nestle Scope Pipeline. Own the Nestle Project Master Plan.
• Interface with Client BEOs and the respective Marketing Managers on state of projects and prioritize work monthly.
• To be the SPOC on all Nestle related projects internally and externally. The individual with knowledge on the status of all Nestle projects/briefs/requests – including knowing agreed delivery date, campaign launch date etc.
• Actively mange project retro plans together with Account Management.
• Collaborate with Production on third party project schedule/ commitment- Support in the delivery of shoots (TV, Radio, Stills), illustrations, and Animatic schedules.
• Champion weekly status meeting with Full Agency Team
• Organize interdepartmental catch-up/check in meetings with Account Management, Creative and Digital on projects.
• Collaborate with Traffic and the Studio Manager in delivering project commitment and meeting deadlines.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate our project management approach and suggest improvement.
• Create an agency wide culture of project management over and beyond a skill set for an individual.
• Collaborate with Operational Head and Account Management to review scopes with client  (Brand and Procurement) quarterly.

Qualifications

• MUST have a strong personality.
• Excellent, open, confident communicator
• Has Leadership potential, tenacious and the ability to deal with pressure
• Energetic, enthusiastic, willing “to go the extra mile”.
• Pro-active with a great a sense of urgency
• Integrity is essential in view of confidential information
• Detail orientated
• Organizing, planning, control and administrative skills are essential
• Deep understanding of the agency culture, credentials, philosophy, working tools and worldwide knowledge
• This position requires knowledge in “Through the line” (TTL) and “Digital” communications.