An overview of Project Management core areas of focus. Includes project management process, tools, and collaboration with other parties - includes roles and responsibilities in comparison to Account Management.
Project Management Overview for PM LeadersJeff Thaler
An overview of Project Management core areas of focus. Includes core areas of focus such as Planning >> Managing >> Tracking >> Reporting >> Collaborating
Project Management in an Agency Environment Jeff Thaler
An overview of Project Management core areas of focus. Includes project management process, tools, and collaboration with other parties - includes roles and responsibilities in comparison to Account Management.
This series of presentations was given on 15th May as part of the APM PMO SIG's 1 day conference entitled 'PMO in Practice'. This conference sought to demonstrate how PMO people have taken theory and implemented it in their organisations.
The APM PMO SIG designed this conference to cover the following topics:
Benefits management
Demonstrating the value of PMO
Project definition
Developing PMO maturity
During the day each speaker discussed their personal experience in implementing a specific function or service and give delegates practical tips and advice that they can take to their own PMO organisation.
Speakers on the day were:
Stuart Dixon, APM PMO SIG chair (at the time)
Emma Arnaz-Pemberton, EU PMO Manager Office Depot (now the PMO SIG's new chair)
Huw James, Head of Programme Management at Network Rail
Chris Mills, Managing Consultant for BMT Hi-Q Sigma Ltd
Project Management Overview for PM LeadersJeff Thaler
An overview of Project Management core areas of focus. Includes core areas of focus such as Planning >> Managing >> Tracking >> Reporting >> Collaborating
Project Management in an Agency Environment Jeff Thaler
An overview of Project Management core areas of focus. Includes project management process, tools, and collaboration with other parties - includes roles and responsibilities in comparison to Account Management.
This series of presentations was given on 15th May as part of the APM PMO SIG's 1 day conference entitled 'PMO in Practice'. This conference sought to demonstrate how PMO people have taken theory and implemented it in their organisations.
The APM PMO SIG designed this conference to cover the following topics:
Benefits management
Demonstrating the value of PMO
Project definition
Developing PMO maturity
During the day each speaker discussed their personal experience in implementing a specific function or service and give delegates practical tips and advice that they can take to their own PMO organisation.
Speakers on the day were:
Stuart Dixon, APM PMO SIG chair (at the time)
Emma Arnaz-Pemberton, EU PMO Manager Office Depot (now the PMO SIG's new chair)
Huw James, Head of Programme Management at Network Rail
Chris Mills, Managing Consultant for BMT Hi-Q Sigma Ltd
Agile Program Management Best PracticesPete Behrens
Pete Behrens presents a critical dependency to effective program management - the organization. He evaluates three key variables of focus, communication and transparency in the organization and how the organizational structure prevents or allows these elements to emerge.
In this presentation, the Ricardo explains the project management office and the main types. He also shows the benefits gained, the mistakes and successes of a PMO, and the challenges to implement a PMO.
It was my pleasure delivering “Having a PMO with an agile flavor” presentation to Adelaide, South Australia PMI Chapter on March 2015, Where I discussed the following areas:
- Revisiting Basics
- Establishing your PMO using Agile techniques
- Operating an agile PMO
- Agile PMO improvement
PMO - Added value instead of administrationAndreas Splett
This slide show should point out the benefits of PMOs. Project Management Offices can provide basic administrative support, but this isn’t the real value of a
PMO.
Personally designed, Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-I) courseware.
Trademarks are properties of the holders, who are not affiliated with courseware author.
Delivered to clients in U.A.E and Africa within the past month at their request. Clients had already put in place a project methodology but now wanted support in maximising the benefits.
Agile Program Management Best PracticesPete Behrens
Pete Behrens presents a critical dependency to effective program management - the organization. He evaluates three key variables of focus, communication and transparency in the organization and how the organizational structure prevents or allows these elements to emerge.
In this presentation, the Ricardo explains the project management office and the main types. He also shows the benefits gained, the mistakes and successes of a PMO, and the challenges to implement a PMO.
It was my pleasure delivering “Having a PMO with an agile flavor” presentation to Adelaide, South Australia PMI Chapter on March 2015, Where I discussed the following areas:
- Revisiting Basics
- Establishing your PMO using Agile techniques
- Operating an agile PMO
- Agile PMO improvement
PMO - Added value instead of administrationAndreas Splett
This slide show should point out the benefits of PMOs. Project Management Offices can provide basic administrative support, but this isn’t the real value of a
PMO.
Personally designed, Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-I) courseware.
Trademarks are properties of the holders, who are not affiliated with courseware author.
Delivered to clients in U.A.E and Africa within the past month at their request. Clients had already put in place a project methodology but now wanted support in maximising the benefits.
Pm training (planning and tracking) - Project Leader Ramp-Up Mobi Marketing
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to make a short summary about the Fsoft processes & practices to be used in the project context.
This course is not aimed to replace the normal training courses.
Certified Professional in Project Management (PMP–PMI), ITIL, Oracle Database Administration, UDB Administration and Lotus Notes System Administration with dynamic career of 15 years that reflects pioneering experience and year-on-year success in achieving Project & Delivery Management objectives Skilled in spearheading the delivery of large scale projects comprising price optimization with effective use of analytical models to solve business problems, ensure excellence through metrics-based measurement process and define quality principles:
o Reviewing & controlling the projects in the delivery portfolio; approving all status reports before they are communicated to the client and participating in joint governance meetings as required
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All About Business Analyst Becoming a successful BAZaranTech LLC
We are the leaders in providing Role-Specific training and e-learning solutions for individuals and corporations. Our curriculums are based on real-time job functions as opposed to being product-based.specialized and innovative global expert IT Training and Consulting services
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
Digital marketing is the art and science of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach and engage with potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of online tactics and strategies aimed at increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and ultimately, converting those leads into customers.
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Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
SMM Cheap - No. 1 SMM panel in the worldsmmpanel567
Boost your social media marketing with our SMM Panel services offering SMM Cheap services! Get cost-effective services for your business and increase followers, likes, and engagement across all social media platforms. Get affordable services perfect for businesses and influencers looking to increase their social proof. See how cheap SMM strategies can help improve your social media presence and be a pro at the social media game.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
For too many years marketing and sales have operated in silos...while in some forward thinking companies, the two organizations work together to drive new opportunity development and revenue. This session will explore the lessons learned in that beautiful dance that can occur when marketing and sales work together...to drive new opportunity development, account expansion and customer satisfaction.
No, this is not a conversation about MQLs and SQLs. Instead we will focus on a framework that allows the two organizations to drive company success together.
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
Digital Money Maker Club – von Gunnar Kessler digital.focsh890
Title One is a comprehensive examination of the impact of digital technologies on
modern society. In a world where technology continues to advance rapidly, this article delves into the nuances and complexities of the digital age, exploring Its implications across various sectors and aspects of life.
2. 2
PM / Process Areas of Focus: Approach
2-Pronged Approach
Top Down
• Architect Consistency & Ease
• Engineer Collaboration
Bottoms Up
• Answer & Align to Core Questions
– What? / How?
– When (i.e. time)?
– How Much (i.e. money)?
– Who?
• Develop
– Project Playbooks
– Key / Ongoing Documents
• Rollout & Train
– Adhoc Alphas - ongoing since July
– Playbook Alpha Training
» PM’s - start Sept 12
» non-PMs - start mid-October
3. 3
How the customer explained it How the Project Leader
understood it
How the Analyst designed it How the Programmer wrote it How the Business Consultant
described it
How the project was
documented
What operations installed How the customer was billed How it was supported What the customer really
needed
4. 4
POEM
Comm Plan/Briefs, etc
Customer Journey
Brand Platform
B I PM S I C C X TECHNOLOGY A & O
ResourceMgmt.
Advanced Prod, etc CMS, etc
QualityAssurance
EARNED (eg Social), etc Modeling, etcSegmentation, etc
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Marketing Strategy User I Design UI Development
Consumer Insights
PAID
E-CommerceOWNED
Measure & Optimize
Data StrategyContent
3rd Parties
Clients Side
How is Complexity Best Managed?
Interdependent moving parts
Information: dearth & overload
Competing Forces/Goals/Agendas
Collaborators, Competitors, Frien-emies
5. 5
A Large & Complex
B
C Small & Simple
3 2 1
SIZE
COMPLEXITY
Aligning Around What
6. 6
0
1 Quality & Profitability
0
2 Managing Complexity
0
3 Playbooks Alignment
0
4 RACI - Who
0
5 Service Delivery Process
0
6 Successful Partnership
0
7 PM in an Agency Environment
Contents
11. 11
Sample phase
Service Delivery Process: Upstream Focus
Upstream Focus
Align around the “critical path”
Upstream success determines downstream success
Fail to plan = plan to fail
Preventive medicine
Course setting vs. Course correcting
Phase
12. 12
Stage
Stage
Stage
Step Step Step
Task Task Task Task Task Task
Step Step Step
Task Task Task Task Task Task
Step Step Step
Task Task Task Task Task Task
Phase
Component-based architecture
Phases, Stages, Steps, Tasks, Subtasks
Clear delineations
Self-documenting
Scalable (+ / -)
Iterative development cycles
Identify & mitigate risk
Parallel pathing
Complexity managed via iterations
or “rounds”
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Service Delivery Process: Sub Components &
Gate Governance
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
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Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
Sub Task
13. 13
PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE
INITIATE DISCOVER & DEFINE DESIGN DEVELOP DEPLOY DIAGNOSE & OPTIMIZE
STAGE | Initiation
R = AM
STAGE | Kick-Offs
R = AM
Element 1:
e.g. Tech/Data Platform
Element 1:
e.g. Tech/Data Platform
Element 1:
e.g. Tech/Data Platform
Program Briefing (e.g. business &
marketing objectives and measure(s) of
success)
Internal Kick-Off Meeting
Client Kick-Off Meeting
STAGE | Tech & Data Architecture
Documentation & Specifications
STAGE | STAGE | Performance Data Collection
Performance Data Analysis
STAGE | Measurement, Analysis &
Optimize Plan
STAGE | STAGE |
STAGE | QA Planning STAGE | STAGE |
STAGE | SOW Development
R = PM, A = AM
STAGE | Discovery (audits & assessments)
R= SPA’s, A = AM
Element 2:
e.g. Website
Element 2:
e.g. Website
Element 2:
e.g. Website
STAGE | Optimization Recommendations
R = A&O, SPA’s, A = AM
Preliminary Budget & Role-by-Resource
Planning
SOW Development
SAGE Updates
Opportunity Assessment
Competitors, SWOT, current tactics
Customer Insight: Primary/secondary
research, moments that matter
Brand assessment: Positioning, mission
and tone
Creative Assets (PO&E)
Ecosystem: Channel Tactics & SOV
Technical: Environment, Data &
Architecture
Performance Information
(data, reports, analysis)
Operational Environment
STAGE | User Experience / Features &
Functions
STAGEs | Visual & Content Development
& Unit Tests
STAGE | Identify Optimization Opportunities
Define Requirements
Optimization Recommendation
STAGEs | Content, Visual Design & UX
Testing
STAGEs | Front-End Tech Development &
Unit Tests
STAGE |
STAGE | Tech & Data Architecture Docs &
Specs
STAGE | QA Test Script Development STAGE |
STAGE | Measurement & SEO Planning STAGE | Back-End Tech Development,
Integration & Unit Tests
STAGE |
STAGE | QA Planning STAGE | SEO and Analytics Dev & Unit
Testing
STAGE |
STAGE | Define Recommendation
R = SPA’s, A = AM
Element 3:
e.g. email Program
Element 3:
e.g. email Program
Element 3:
e.g. email Program
STAGE | Team Alignment & Update Biz
Docs (if necessary)
R = PM, A = AM
Strategic Foundation
Personality Profiles
Program Platform
Brand position and alignment to
audience (creative brief)
Future state experience map
Technical Platform & Data
Management Approach
Measurement, Analysis & Optimization
Approach
Creative Brief & Briefing
STAGE | User Experience / Features &
Functions
STAGE | Content & Visuals Development
& Unit Tests
STAGE | Testing - Seed Lists, Subject
Line(s), Click-Thru(s) & Destination QA
STAGE | Campaign Mgmt. System Set-Up STAGE | Campaign Configuration (e.g.
Load Biz Rules, Creative, Segmented Lists,
etc.)
STAGE | Deployment w/Winning Subject
Line(s)
STAGEs | Content, Visual Design (and or
Template selection)
STAGE| Measurement & SEO Planning STAGE | Unit Testing Cycle
STAGE | QA Planning
STAGES | Team Alignment & Update Biz
Docs (if necessary all PHASES)
R = PM, A = AM
EXIT CRITERIA
SOLUTION DEFINED
EXIT CRITERIA
SOW
EXIT CRITERIA
COMPONENTS DESIGNED
EXIT CRITERIA
COMPONENTS INTEGRATED
EXIT CRITERIA
SOLUTION IN-MARKET
EXIT CRITERIA
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS
15. 15
Account Management / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Delivery & Operational RACI
PHASE DESCRIPTION
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Management Program Management
INITIATIONPHASE
DeliveryResponsibilities
Manages Project Initiation (Preliminary Briefing) meeting/call with client R S/C
Develops and populates Project Input Form and/or Preliminary Project Brief (if necessary and briefs initiation / Definition team R S/C
Leads requirements gathering for marketing strategy objectives including research/insights that are necessary for agreement development R I
Leads requirements gathering process for executional items per project brief that are necessary for agreement development S/C R
Manages Development of Letter of Agreement (LOA) and/or Statement of Work (SOW) based on Project Input Form and/or Preliminary Project
Brief and Initiation/Definition team briefing.
S/C R
Collaborates with Finance to establish, update, or amend Master Service Agreement R S/C
Develops initial project plan (with input capabilities) S/C R
Identifies risks and develops mitigation strategy (with input from capabilities) S/C R
Develops staff plan & budget (pass thru and fee) (with input from capabilities) and gets Financial approval S/C R
Presents / Delivers LOA or SOW to client, fields feedback and obtains approval (e.g. LOA, SOW, MSA) R S/C
Specifies required documents (e.g. research) in Project Brief R S/C
Gathers third party assets based on CS direction (e.g. IT protocols) I R
Manages, documents and informs/instructs team on document use I R
Establishes and communicates file naming convention I R
INITIATION&INSIGHTSPHASES
OperationalResponsibilities
Develops Client/Product/Job structure in collab w/CS and Finance S/C R
Opens job numbers via Finance and informs team I R
Enters staff plan, durations and rates into EvA and reports in status, etc. I R
Enters revenue projections, by discipline into BIT, provides agreements to Finance, Dir PM, CS Lead and files one copy S/C R
Monitors and analyzes fee and hours burn rates via EvA and reports in status, etc. I R
Requests resources & actively participates in resource meetings I R
Collaborates with Resource Manager and Discipline leads on freelance sourcing and onboarding/offboarding I R
Sources creative and technology 3rd parties and develops agreements with them (except media third parties) in conjunction with Finance S/C R
Gathers client contact information and distributes to team R I
Sets up extranet, FTP, etc. I R
Fills in hosting form and forward to Business Systems & IT I R
Sets up file structure on local server and informs team and manages adherence I R
R A S I - 80/80/80 How do R & S/C Interact?
Successful Partnership
16. 16
PM Roles
Partner, Program Management
(lifted from Director of Program Management_v1.3_070609_jt.doc )
Associate Partner, Program Management
(derived from Director of Program Management_v1.3_070609_jt.doc - no MS Word version exists )
Director, Project Management Project Manager Sr. Associate, Project Management Associate Project Manager Project Coordinator
Reports to:
Verical Managing Partner (Vertical Basis)
PMO Managing Partner (Career & PM Best Practices)
Billability Target: 10% - 25%
Reports to:
Partner, Account Management (Vertical Basis)
Partner, Program Management (Career & PM Best Practices)
Billability Target: 25% - 50%
Reports to:
Associate Partner, Account Management (Account or Project Basis)
Associate Partner, Program Management (Career & PM Best Practices)
Billability Target: 50% - 75%
Reports to:
Director, Project Management
Billability Target:75% -90%
Reports to:
Director, Project Management or Project Manager
Billability Target: 75% - 90%
Reports to:
Director Project Management or Project Manager
Billability Target: 75% - 90%
Reports to:
Director Project Management or Project Manager
Billability Target: 65% - 80%
OVERVIEW
The Partner, Program Management is the department head of a local office’s Program Management group. He/She plays a key role by leading the Program Management team by ensuring all agency Service Lines and sister
agencies are aligned so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Partner, Progrma Management collaborates with the agency’s Finance team to
structure client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Partner, Program Management is a core member of the office’s Leadership Team, working closely with the General Manager to set and execute his/her strategic plan, meet and exceed performance targets, foster a
positive work environment, and serves as a model of professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
OVERVIEW
The Associate Partner, Program Management is a senior member of the Program Management Department in a local office. He/She plays a key role by supervising the Program Management effort for one or more important
accounts by ensuring that involved Service Lines are aligned so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Associate Director, Program
Management works with the agency’s Finance team to manage client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Associate Partner, Program Management is a key member of client team(s), working closely with the Group Account Director to execute his/her strategic plan, meet and exceed performance targets, foster a positive work
environment, and serves as a model of professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
OVERVIEW
The Director, Project Management is a key member of the Program Management Department in a local office. He/She plays a key role by overseeing and participating the Program Management effort for one to five important
accounts, supervising junior members of the PM team on his/her projects and ensuring that involved Service Line members are aligned so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest
possible level of quality. In addition, the Senior Program Manager works with the agency’s Finance team to manage client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Director, Project Management is an important member of client team(s), working closely with account and develoment teams to meet and exceed performance targets, foster a positive work environment, and serves as a
model of professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
OVERVIEW
The Project Manager is an important member of the Program Management Department in a local office. He/She plays a key role providing line managing on one to four important accounts, ensuring that involved Service Line
members are aligned so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Project Manager works with the senior members of the Program Management
team to manage client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Project Manager is an important member of client team(s), working closely with the development team to meet and exceed performance targets, foster a positive work environment, and serves as a model of
professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
OVERVIEW
The Sr. Associate, Project Management is a key support member of the Program Management Department in a local office. He/She plays a key role providing support for, and line managing, various aspects of one to three
important accounts, ensuring that involved Service Line members are aligned so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Associate Program
Manager supports the senior members of the Program and Account Management team to manage client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Sr. Associate, Project Management is an important member of client team(s), working closely with the development team to meet and exceed performance targets, foster a positive work environment, and serves as a
model of professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
OVERVIEW
The Associate Project Manager is a key support member of the Program Management Department in a local office. He/She plays a key role providing support for, and line managing, various aspects of one to three important
accounts, ensuring that involved Service Line members are aligned so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Associate Program Manager
supports the senior members of the Program and Account Management team to manage client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Associate Project Manager is an important member of client team(s), working closely with the development team to meet and exceed performance targets, foster a positive work environment, and serves as a model of
professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
OVERVIEW
The Project Coordinator is a support member of the Program Management Department in a local office. He/She plays a key role providing support for various aspects of one to four important accounts, ensuring that involved
Service Line members are informed and have the materials they need so that activities and deliverables are executed on time, on budget, at the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Associate Program Manager
supports the senior members of the Program and Account Management teams to manage client engagements to conform to agency operating principles.
The Project Coordinator is an important member of client team(s), working closely with the development team to meet and exceed performance targets, foster a positive work environment, and serves as a model of
professionalism and a reflection of the agency’s personality and culture.
The role requires expert team and business management skills including: specialization in establishing and maintaining program management Offices (PMOs) for large-scale client engagements, strategic and tactical
program management abilities and in-depth knowledge of multi-channel marketing practices, mediums and teams.
The Partner, Program Management is accountable for ensuring efficient team operations and is expected to effectively deploy the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all service lines, and be a leader in
initiatives to establish/evolve them.
The role requires very strong team and business management skills including: specialization in maintaining program management Offices (PMOs) for large-scale client engagements, strategic and tactical program
management abilities and strong knowledge of multi-channel marketing practices, mediums and teams.
The Associate Partner, Program Management has a high level of responsibility for managing teams efficiently and is expected to effectively deploy the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all his/her
accounts, and be a major contributor in initiatives to establish/evolve them.
The role requires strong team and business management skills including: specialization in maintaining program management Offices (PMOs) for client engagements, tactical program management abilities and knowledge of
multi-channel marketing practices, mediums and teams, with expertise in several.
The Director, Project Management is responsible for managing projects and teams efficiently and is expected to effectively deploy the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all his/her accounts, and be a
strong contributor in initiatives to establish/evolve them.
The role requires strong team and business management and support skills including: participating in maintaining program management Offices (PMOs) for large-scale client engagements, tactical program management
abilities and knowledge of specific marketing practices, mediums and teams, with strength in several.
The Project Manager is responsible for managing projects efficiently and is expected to effectively deploy the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all his/her accounts, and be a contributor in initiatives to
establish/evolve them.
The role requires strong team and business management support skills including: participating in program management Offices (PMOs) for large-scale client engagements, some tactical program management abilities and
knowledge of specific marketing practices, mediums and teams, with strength in at least one.
The Sr. Associate, Project Management is responsible for supporting the management of projects efficiently and is expected to effectively adhere to the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all his/her
accounts, and be a contributor in initiatives to establish/evolve them.
The role requires team and business management support skills including: participating in program management Offices (PMOs) for large-scale client engagements, some tactical program management abilities and
knowledge of specific marketing practices, mediums and teams, with strength in at least one.
The Associate Project Manager is responsible for supporting the management of projects efficiently and is expected to effectively adhere to the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all his/her accounts, and
be a contributor in initiatives to establish/evolve them.
The role requires team and business management support skills including: participating in program management Offices (PMOs) for large-scale client engagements, knowledge of tactical program management and specific
marketing practices, mediums and teams, with skills in at least one area (e.g. asset tracking, contact notes, budget tracking, etc.)
The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the management of projects efficiently and is expected to effectively adhere to the agency’s service delivery processes and toolset across all his/her accounts.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
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Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
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Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
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Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
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Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
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Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
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Process Development, Deployment & Evolution:
Establish and ensure “Gate-Governance” model in place across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
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Ensure “Gate-Governance” model in place across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
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Ensure “Gate-Governance” model in place across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
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Execute “Gate-Governance” across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
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Support “Gate-Governance” across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
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Support “Gate-Governance” across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
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Support “Gate-Governance” across Service Lines re: Phase – Subtask continuum, milestones, circuit breakers, entry/exit criteria, active transitions
Educate and evangelize re: agency’s service delivery process to program management and broader agency team
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Evangelize re: agency’s service delivery process to program management and broader agency team
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Evangelize re: agency’s service delivery process to program management and broader agency team
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Evangelize re: agency’s service delivery process to broader agency team
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Become intimately familiar with all facets of the agency's service delivery process and begin to become a resource for others
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Become intimately familiar with all facets of the agency's service delivery process
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Become exposed and familiar with all facets of agencies service delivery process
Collaborate with National Director, Program Management to establish, document and evolve agency service delivery process and toolset
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Collaborate with local leadership to establish, document and evolve agency service delivery process and toolset
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Collaborate with local leadership to establish, document and evolve agency service delivery process and toolset
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Collaborate with more senior PMs to evolve agency service delivery process and toolset
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Ensure consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention are employed and maintained (including email and meeting reminders)
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Ensure consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention are employed (including email and meeting reminders)
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Employ consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention and instruct others in their use (including email and meeting reminders)
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Employ consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention (including email and meeting reminders)
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Employ consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention (including email and meeting reminders)
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Employ consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention (including email and meeting reminders)
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Learn consistent and controlled vocabulary, communication protocol and filenaming convention (including email and meeting reminders) actively seek clarification
Ensure stakeholder communication strategy in place, understood and executed
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Ensure stakeholder communication strategy understood and executed
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Review relevant stakeholder communications, ensure they're executed efficiently/effectively (e.g. contact / status reports, emails) and are aligned with agency's objectives and strategies
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Execute relevant stakeholder communications efficiently/effectively (e.g. contact / status reports, emails) and ensure they are aligned with agency's objectives and strategies
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Support the execution of relevant stakeholder communications (e.g. contact / status reports, emails)
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Support the execution of relevant stakeholder communications (e.g. contact / status reports, emails)
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Ensure toolset consistently deployed and actively maintained with gaps noted, and addressed
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Ensure toolset consistently deployed with gaps noted, escalated and addressed
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Ensure toolset consistently employed with gaps noted, escalated
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Consistently employ toolset with gaps noted, escalated and addressed
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Consistently employ toolset with gaps noted and escalated
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Employ toolset with gaps noted and escalated
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Consistently employ toolset with gaps noted and escalated
Ensure change management structure in place, carried out, documented and communicated to agency/partner/clients across all accounts and Service Lines
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Ensure change management carried out, documented and communicated to agency/partner/clients across all accounts and Service Lines
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Ensure change is managed, documented, communicated to agency/partner/clients across all projects and Service Lines
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Ensure change is managed, documented and communicated to agency/partner/client side across all projects
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Escalate project changes and participate in the development of change management documentation
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Escalate project changes
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Escalate project changes and participate in change management documentation
Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geographies
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Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geography
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Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geographies
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Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geographies
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Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geographies
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Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geographies
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Enhance focus on above when working cross-offices, cross-agencies and cross-geographies
Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling: 10 Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling: 10 Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling: 10 Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling: 10 Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling: 10 Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling: 10 Integrated Project Planning and Scheduling:
Ensure Project Plans developed based on consistent components, contain proper meta-information, are uniform to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs 11 Supervise development of project plans based on consistent components, contain proper meta-information, are uniform to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs 11 Develop/oversee development of project plans with consistent components, proper meta-information, with enough uniformity to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs 11 Develop project plans with consistent components, proper meta-information, with enough uniformity to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs 11 Collaborate with more senior PMs to develop project plans w/consistent components, proper meta-info, with enough uniformity to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs 11 Support more senior PMs in developing project plans w/consistent components, proper meta-info, with enough uniformity to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs 11 Support more senior PMs to develop project plans w/consistent components, proper meta-info, with enough uniformity to facilitate efficiency/comprehension, yet are flexible to meet situational needs
Ensure vetting, updating and communication of project plans to clients and internal stakeholders across all Service Lines at a depth and detail appropriate to needs 12 Supervise, vetting, communication and updating of project plans to clients and internal stakeholders across all Service Lines at a depth and detail appropriate to needs 12 Consistently vet, communicate and update project plans to clients and internal stakeholders across all Service Lines at a depth and detail appropriate to needs and ensure Jr. PMs assigned to projects do as well 12 Consistently vet and communicate project plans to clients and internal stakeholders across all Service Lines at a depth and detail appropriate to needs 12 Collaborate with more senior Program Managers to vet, update and communicate comprehensive project plans 12 Collaborate with more senior Program Managers, update and communicate comprehensive project plans 12 Support more senior Program Managers to vet, communicate and update comprehensive project plans
Provide structure and guidance that enables informed, decisive and documented prioritization 13 Provide guidance that enables informed, decisive and documented prioritization 13 Employ informed, decisive and documented prioritization 13 Employ informed, decisive and documented prioritization 13 Employ informed, decisive and documented prioritization 13 Focus on clear prioritization 13 Focus on clear prioritization
Provide structure and toolset to enable Program Managers to collaborate with Account Management and Service Line leads in managing projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets 14 Oversee and/or lead Account Management, program management and Service Line staff in managing projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets 14 Lead Account Management, program management and Service Line team members by managing projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets 14 Manage projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets 14 Contribute to the management of projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets 14 Contribute to the management and tracking of projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets 14 Track projects according to agreed upon scope, timing and budgets and escalate risks and compromises
Ensure client and internal stakeholders' expectations and overall communications flow are actively managed and documented as necessary 15 Ensure and supervise active management and documentation of client and internal stakeholders' expectations and overall communications flow 15 Actively manage client and internal stakeholders' expectations, overall communications flow and documentation as necessary and/or ensure Jr. PMs assigned to projects do same 15 Actively manage client and internal stakeholders' expectations, overall communications flow and documentation as necessary 15 Actively manage client and internal stakeholders' expectations, specific communications flow and documentation as assigned 15 Actively manage communications flow and documentation as assigned 15 Support the management of clients and internal stakeholders' expectations, specific communications flow and documentation as assigned
Resource Management / Deployment
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Resource Management / Deployment
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Resource Management / Deployment
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Resource Management / Deployment
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Resource Management / Deployment
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Resource Management / Deployment
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Resource Management / Deployment
Ensure clear Roles & Responsibilities methodology understood and employed (e.g. RACI)
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Employ clearly understood Roles & Responsibilities methodology (e.g. RACI)
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Employ and manage with clearly understood Roles & Responsibilities methodology (e.g. RACI)
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Manage with clearly understood Roles & Responsibilities methodology (e.g. RACI)
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Note, escalate and follow through on any lack of clarity surrounding Roles & Responsibilities
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Note and escalate any lack of clarity surrounding Roles & Responsibilities
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Ensure staff plans developed in consultation with Service Line leads to meet or exceed activities and deliverables committed to in scoped assignments
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Ensure staff plans developed in consultation with Service Line leads to meet or exceed activities and deliverables committed to in scoped assignments - review staff plans on an as-needed basis
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Oversee development of, or develop, staff plans in consultation with Service Line leads to meet or exceed activities and deliverables committed to in scoped assignments - review all plans on projects under management
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Develop staff plans in consultation with Service Line leads to meet or exceed activities and deliverables committed to in scoped assignments
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Assist in developing staff plans and ensuring Service Line leads are consulted
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Support the development of staff plans and ensuring Service Line leads are consulted
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Ensure staff allocated appropriately on an individual and aggregated project basis
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Ensure staff allocated appropriately on an individual project basis
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Carryout and oversee resource allocation to ensure staff allocated appropriately on an individual project basis
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Carryout resource allocation to ensure staff allocated appropriately on an individual project basis
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Provide input to ensure staff allocated appropriately on an individual project basis
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Accountable for weekly agency resource allocations via dedicated, or partially dedicated PM staff who actively consult with Service Line leads
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Ensure direct reports actively consult with Service Line leads and effectively contribute to weekly agency resource allocations
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Actively consult with Service Line leads, effectively contribute to weekly agency resource allocations and ensure direct reports do as well
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Actively consult with Service Line leads and effectively contribute to weekly agency resource allocations
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Effectively contribute to weekly agency resource allocations
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Provide input for weekly agency resource allocations
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Support weekly agency resource allocations
Responsible for monthly updates to office staff plan in consultation w/GM/MD, Service Line, HR and Finance Leads
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Contribute to monthly updates to office staff plan in consultation w/DPM, Service Line, HR and Finance Leads
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Ensure activities and deliverables are driven to competent, low-cost resources including out and in-sourcing
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Drive activities and deliverables to competent, low-cost resources, including out and in-sourcing
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Drive activities and deliverables to competent, low-cost resources - consider and suggest out and in-sourcing when viable
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Consider driving activities and deliverables to competent, low-cost resources and suggest reallocations when viable
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Ensure time-tracking systems are in place, employed and leveraged for analysis
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Responsible for full agency time-tracking compliance and leveraging time-tracking systems for analysis
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Responsible for full project team time-tracking compliance and leveraging time-tracking systems for analysis
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Responsible for full project team time-tracking compliance and collaborating with senior team members to leverage time-tracking systems for analysis
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Support full-team time-tracking compliance, run and analyze reports
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Support full-team time-tracking compliance and run reports for analysis
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Run reports to ensure full-team time-tracking compliance
Ensure 3rd parties sourced and collaborated with/managed, and tracked per written agreement, which is developed under his/her supervision and in collaboration with MD/GM and Finance
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Source, track and collaborate with/manage 3rd parties per written agreement, which he/she develops w/appropriate colleagues
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Source, Track and collaborate with/manage 3rd parties per written agreement, which he/she has contributed to the development of w/appropriate colleagues
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Track and collaborate with/manage 3rd parties per written agreement, which he/she has contributed to the development and sourcing of w/appropriate colleagues
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Track and collaborate with/manage 3rd parties per written agreement, which he/she has contributed to the sourcing of w/appropriate colleagues
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Track and collaborate with 3rd parties per written agreement
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Support 3rd party tracking per written agreement
Ensure loads balanced appropriately using underutilized agency staff (across various offices) as first option
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Balance loads appropriately using underutilized agency staff as first option
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Provide input to senior members of PM staff re: load balancing
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Provide input to senior members of PM staff re: load balancing and run scenarios to determine viability
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Partner with HR/Finance to optimize contractor on/off-boarding and management procedures and methodologies
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Partner with HR/Finance to maintain and execute contractor on/off-boarding and management procedures and methodologies
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Partner with HR/Finance to execute contractor, sourcing, on/off-boarding tracking and management
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Execute contractor on/off-boarding, line management and tracking
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Support contractor line mangement, on/off-boarding, and execute tracking
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Support contractor line mangement and execute tracking
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Execute contractor tracking
Fee / Costs / Budget Management
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Fee / Costs / Budget Management
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Fee / Costs / Budget Management
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Fee / Costs / Budget Management
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Fee / Costs / Budget Management
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Fee / Costs / Budget Management
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Fee / Costs / Budget Management
Ensure consistent GM/MD and Finance-blessed methodology deployed for projecting staff, fee and costs and leveraged for agency optimization insights
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Oversee consistent employment of GM/MD and Finance-blessed methodology for projecting staff, fee and costs
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Employ agency methodology for estimating project staff, fee and costs - review all fee and cost estimates for projects under management
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Employ agency methodology for estimating project staff, fee and costs
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Provide input for estimating project staff, fee and costs
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Provide input for estimating project staff, fee and costs
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Support estimating/tracking project staff, fee and costs
Ensure engagements managed to meet/exceed office financial performance goals (e.g. P & L, Salary/Revenue Ratios, Recovery Rates) while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
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Responsible for teams' management of projects to meet/exceed client/agency financial performance goals (topline & bottom line) while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
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Responsible for management of projects to meet/exceed client/agency financial performance goals (topline & bottom line) while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
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Responsible for management of projects to meet/exceed client/agency financial performance goals (bottom line) while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
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Manage project line items according to established budget while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
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Support management of project line items according to established budget while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
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Support management of project line items according to established budget while remaining on time, on strategy at the highest possible quality level
Ensure lock-step coordination with Account/Service Line leads, GM/MD and Finance on approach, tools and execution of financial management
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Collaborate with Account/Service Line leads, GM/MD and Finance on approach, tools and execution of financial management
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Collaborate with Account/Service Line leads on execution of financial management
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Collaborate with Account/Service Line leads on execution of financial management
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Collaborate with Program Management leads on broad financial management
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Support Program Management leads on execution of broad financial management
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Collaborate with MD/GM to develop various office-health reports and analysis
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Ensure consistent method applied to forecasting and tracking costs (e.g. contractors, licensing, materials), including new business
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Responsible for tracking overall project costs, (e.g. contractors, licensing, materials) including new business in comparison to office forecasts
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Responsible for tracking project costs and/or supervise same for Jr. PMs assigned to projects under his/her supervision
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Accurately track all project costs
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Accurately track specific project costs
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Accurately track specific project costs
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Support accurate tracking of project costs
Ensure overall revenue and cost projections, and client estimates balance: client and Sr. Management expectations managed
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Ensure cost and fee projections balance and client expectations managed
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Balance cost projections and fee estimates to in general, to find equivalencies when plans change, and manage client expectations in this area
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Carryout calculations to ensure cost projections and estimates balance, execute equivalency problem solving when plans change and manage client expectations
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Carryout calculations to ensure cost projections and estimates balance, support equivalency problem solving when plans change
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Provide accurate input to ensure cost projections and estimates balance, support equivalency problem solving when plans change
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Ensure agency financial management processes aligns with clients' processes including timely billing
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Ensure financial reconciliations, billings, etc. executed according to client/agency agreement
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Contribute to financial reconciliations, billings, etc. and ensure they are executed according to client/agency agreement
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Contribute to financial reconciliations, billings, etc.
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Contribute to financial reconciliations, billings, etc.
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Contribute to financial reconciliations, billings, etc.
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Collect information to enable financial reconciliations, billings, etc.
Facilitate fiscal account management by Account and Executive leads
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Support fiscal account management by Account leads and Executives by providing information and POVs
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Support fiscal account management by Account leads by providing information and POVs
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Support fiscal account management by Account leads by providing information and POVs
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Contribute to the development of client compensation models and ensure they're codified within MSAs, SOWs and LOAs
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Contribute to the development of client compensation models and ensure they're codified within MSAs, SOWs and LOAs that are to be reviewed and approved
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Provide information necessary for development of MSAs - Responsible for development of SOWs and LOAs, which are to be reviewed, adjusted and approved.
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Provide information necessary for development of MSAs - Contribute materially to development of SOWs and LOAs, which are to be reviewed, adjusted and approved.
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Support the development of SOWs and LOAs
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Support the development of SOWs and LOAs
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
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Risk Mitigation & Quality
Ensure risk planning and mitigation (e.g. risk assessment and profile) weaved into process and office culture including: briefings, communicated to/considered by client and internal stakeholder as appropriate)
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Ensure risk planning and mitigation (e.g. risk assessment and profile) deployed on all substantive projects including: briefings, communicated to/considered by client and internal stakeholder as appropriate)
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Deploy risk planning and mitigation (e.g. risk assessment and profile) on all substantive projects including: briefings, communicated to/considered by client and internal stakeholder as appropriate)
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Materially contribute to risk planning and mitigation (e.g. risk assessment and profile) on all substantive projects including: briefings, communicated to/considered by client and internal stakeholder as appropriate)
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Support risk planning and mitigation (e.g. risk assessment and profile) on all substantive projects including: briefings, communicated to/considered by client and internal stakeholder as appropriate)
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Support risk planning and mitigation (e.g. risk assessment and profile) on all substantive projects including: briefings, communicated to/considered by client and internal stakeholder as appropriate)
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Identify and escalate perceived project risks
Ensure Quality Assurance carried out on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
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Ensure Quality Assurance carried out on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
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Ensure Quality Assurance carried out on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - Enforce: NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
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Ensure Quality Assurance carried out on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
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Facilitate Quality Assurance execution on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
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Support Quality Assurance execution on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - escalate issues of concern - NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
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Support Quality Assurance execution on all deliverables and process communicated and adhered to across all Service Lines - escalate issues of concern - NO QA/PROOFING, NO DELIVERY
Ensure brand guides in place, understood, followed
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Ensure brand guides in place, understood, followed and evaluated for clarity w/concern areas noted and resolved
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Ensure brand guides in place, understood, followed and evaluated for clarity w/concern areas noted and resolved
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Ensure brand guides in place, understood, followed, updated as necessary
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Support the acquisition and management, updating and clarification of brand guidelines
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Assist in the acquisition, management and updating of brand guidelines
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Assist in the acquisition and updating of of brand guidelines
Ensure Risk Mitigation Plan, appropriate to project scopes are developed and employed to protect agency and clients
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Supervise and/or develop Risk Mitigation Plan, appropriate to project scope – drive execution of plan
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Supervise and/or develop Risk Mitigation Plan, appropriate to project scope – drive execution of plan
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Develop/Deploy Risk Mitigation Plan, appropriate to project scope
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Support the development of and deploy Risk Mitigation Plans, appropriate to project scope
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Support the development and deployment of Risk Mitigation Plans, appropriate to project scope
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Assist in deployment of Risk Mitigation plans
Establish internal and external issue identification, escalation and notification procedures
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Ensure issue identification, escalation and agency management and client notification procedures are employed
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Ensure issue identification, escalation and client/Sr. Agency staff notification procedures are employed and/or employ them
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Employ issue identification, escalation and client notification/documentation procedures once vetted w/senior staff
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Employ issue identification and internal escalation procedures, and contribute to determing client notification/documentation method
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Employ issue identification and internal escalation procedures and support client notification/documentation methods
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Employ internal issue identification and escalation procedures
Ensure project deliverable standards and documentation requirements are established and met including archiving
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Facilitate team meeting project deliverable standards and documentation requirements, including archiving
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Supervise and meet project deliverable and documentation standards including archiving
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Meet project deliverable and documentation standards, including archiving
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Meet project deliverable and documentation standards, including archiving and support efforts of more senior team members
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Meet project deliverable and documentation standards, including archiving and support efforts of more senior team members
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Develop skill in understanding and supporting project deliverable standards and documentation requirements, including archiving
Establish structure that eliminates single points of failure
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Ensure single points of failure identified and minimized.
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Identify and minimize single points of failure
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Identify and collaborate to minimize single points of failure
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Identify and escalate single points of failure
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Identify and escalate single points of failure
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Identify and escalate single points of failure
Ensure attention is heightened to-high risk areas such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
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Focus team attention on high-risk situations such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
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Focus team attention on high-risk situations such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
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Be attentive to and communicative in high-risk situations such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
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Be attentive to and communicative in high-risk situations such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
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Be attentive to and communicative in high-risk situations such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
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Be attentive to and communicative in high-risk situations such as transitions, “inheriting” other agencies’ or clients’ internal team’s work
Ensure importance of "active throwing and catching" as a risk mitigation strategy understood and is employed appropriately in various circumstances
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Ensure "active throwing and catching" as a risk mitigation strategy understood and is employed appropriately in various circumstances
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Practice "active throwing and catching" as a risk mitigation strategy and ensure concept is understood employed appropriately by team and junior PMs
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Practice "active throwing and catching" as a risk mitigation strategy and ensure team does same
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Practice "active throwing and catching" as a risk mitigation strategy, note and escalate exceptions
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Practice "active throwing and catching" as a risk mitigation strategy, note and escalate exceptions
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Tools & Knowledge Sharing 48 Tools & Knowledge Sharing 48 Tools & Knowledge Sharing 48 Tools & Knowledge Sharing 48 Tools & Knowledge Sharing 48 Tools & Knowledge Sharing 48 Tools & Knowledge Sharing
Ensure consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, solution blueprints, project definition plans, contact/status reports developed and deployed
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Oversee the development and deployment of consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, solution blueprints, project definition plans, contact/status reports
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Develop and oversee the development and deployment of consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, solution blueprints, project definition plans, contact/status reports
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Develop and deploy consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, solution blueprints, project definition plans, contact/status reports
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Contribute the development, deployment and evolution of consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, risk assessment, project definition plans, contact/status reports
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Contribute the development, deployment and evolution of consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, risk assessment, project definition plans, contact/status reports
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Assist in the development and deployment of consistent project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, solution blueprints, project definition plans, contact/status reports
Drive initiatives to source, improve and effectively employ collaborative work tools such as PSAs, extranets, skills and knowledge databases, financial and management reporting systems
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Materially contribute to initiatives to source, improve and effectively employ collaborative work tools such as PSAs, extranets, skills and knowledge databases, financial and management reporting systems
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Participate in initiatives to source, improve and effectively employ collaborative work tools such as PSAs, extranets, skills and knowledge databases, financial and management reporting systems
50
Effectively employ collaborative work tools such as PSAs, extranets, skills and knowledge databases, financial and management reporting systems
50
Knowledgably employ certain aspects of collaborative work tools such as PSAs, extranets, skills and knowledge databases, financial and management reporting systems
50
Actively support the effective employment of agency toolsets (e.g. resource management tools)
50
Actively support the effective employment of agency toolsets (e.g. resource management tools)
Contribute to the development of office and agency-based toolset evolution rationale, vetting and adoption including: actively researching and recommending enhanced functionality and systems
51
Contribute to the development of office and agency-based toolset evolution rationale, vetting and adoption including recommending enhanced functionality and systems
51
Contribute to the development of office and agency-based toolset evolution rationale, vetting and adoption including recommending enhanced functionality and systems
51
Contribute to the development of office and agency-based toolset evolution rationale, vetting and adoption
51 51 51
Function as departments primary liaison to agency’s IT, Finance and Operations groups
52
Ensure lines of communication and relationships to agency’s IT, Finance and Operations groups are effective and efficient
52
Effectively and efficiently communicate to, and partner with, agency’s IT, Finance and Operations groups
52
Effectively and efficiently communicate to, and partner with, agency’s IT, Finance and Operations groups
52 52 52
Effectively and efficiently communicate with agency’s IT, Finance and Operations groups
Program Management Team
53
Program Management Team
53
Program Management Team
53
Program Management Team
53
Program Management Team
53
Program Management Team
53
Program Management Team
Manage and train program management team in overall productivity, and skills/excellence in above areas
54
Manage and train program management reports in overall productivity, and skills/excellence in above areas
54
Manage and train program management reports in overall productivity, and skills/excellence in above areas
54
Support Senior program management and Account Management staff by providing relevant information and applying PM best-practices
54
Support Senior program management and Account Management staff by providing relevant information
54
Support Senior program management and Account Management staff by providing relevant information
54
Support Senior program management and Account Management staff by providing relevant information
Set tone for, train and model best-practices in facilitation of project progress, effective and efficient collaboration, providing solid reasoning and manner for pushing back and providing viable alternatives to overcome
obstacles, deliver presentations, documentation creation and management
55
Set tone for, train, model and execute best-practices in facilitation of project progress, effective and efficient collaboration, providing solid reasoning and manner for pushing back and providing viable alternatives to
overcome obstacles, deliver presentations, documentation creation and management
55
Model and execute best-practices in facilitation of project progress, effective and efficient collaboration, providing solid reasoning and manner for pushing back and providing viable alternatives to overcome obstacles,
deliver presentations, documentation creation and management
55 55 55 55
Collaborate with National/Regional Director of PM and HR to establish department standards and development guidelines
56 56 56 56 56 56
Manage career development of direct reports including: carrying out regular reviews, recommending/rationalizing raises & promotions, authoring Hurdle documents, authoring progress reports, Performance
Improvement Plans, document and manage performance and attitude issues in collaboration with agency management, HR, etc
57
Manage career development of direct reports including: carrying out regular reviews, recommending/rationalizing raises & promotions, authoring Hurdle documents, authoring progress reports, Performance
Improvement Plans, document and manage performance and attitude issues in collaboration with PM supervisor, HR, etc
57
Significantly contribute to the management and career development of direct reports including: participating regular reviews, recommending/rationalizing raises & promotions, authoring Hurdle documents, authoring
progress reports, Performance Improvement Plans, document performance and attitude issues in collaboration with PM supervisor, HR, etc
57 57 57 57
Dedicate sufficient time to effectively recruit, retain and educate best-in-class. Directly, and through next tier leaders, attend to and manage team morale
58
Recruit, retain and educate best-in-class. Directly, and through next tier leaders, attend to and manage team morale
58
Recruit, retain and educate best-in-class. Directly, and through next tier leaders, attend to and manage team morale
58
Recruit best-in-class colleagues
58
Recruit best-in-class colleagues
58
Recruit best-in-class colleagues
58
Recruit best-in-class colleagues
Hold regular department meetings with standard agenda
59
Actively participate in regular department meetings, including running some sessions, helping redirect meetings towards being productive
59
Actively participate in regular department meetings, including running some sessions, helping redirect meetings towards being productive
59
Actively participate in regular department meetings
59
Actively participate in regular department meetings
59
Actively participate in regular department meetings
59
Participate in regular department meetings
Provide assessment of, and drive sourcing/execution and satisfaction of, team training and work with HR and MD/GM to find and execute effective training
60
Collaborate with Director, Program Management to find and execute effective training
60
Collaborate with Director, Program Management to find and execute effective training
60 60 60 60
Proactively and reactively work as an advocate for department, practice and individuals
61
Proactively and reactively work as an advocate for department, practice and individuals
61
Proactively and reactively work as an advocate for department, practice and individuals
61
Work as an advocate for department, practice and individuals
61
Work as an advocate for department, practice and individuals
61
Work as an advocate for department, practice and individuals
61
Other
61
Other
61
Other
61
Other
61
Other
61
Other
61
Other
Educate and Empower Service Line leads and Senior Management to align with and execute ab
17. 17
Successful Partnership
Success Depends on Effective Communication
and Alignment Around:
Client Objectives
Success Criteria
Priorities
Scope
Process & Procedures
Roles & Responsibilities
(e.g. Who makes what call)
Agency Objectives
Successful Partnership - 2 Sides of 1 Coin
Complements & Supplements
Account
Management
Project
Management
20. 20
Account
Management
Project
Management
Successful Partnership
Business Goals
Marketing Goals
Branding Goals
Client Advocacy
On-Time
On-Budget
On-Spec
Agency Advocacy
Strategic &
Relationship Lead
re: below
Delivery &
Relationship Lead
re: below
Owns
What & Why
Owns
How & When
AS / PM
AS PM
AS PM
AS PM
AS PM
Checks & Balances - Ensuring the Win / Win
21. 21
Rollout & Training – Playbooks & Key Documents
Playbooks (microsites, email, print)
• Process & RACI - what?/how? /who?
• Project Plan - what?/how? /who?
• Budget / R-by-R - what?/how? /who?
Playbooks
Start Date
must be
End Date
must be
Start End Weeks Start End Weeks
Hours / Month 156.67 7/28/2013 8/31/2013 5.0 9/22/2013 11/2/2013 6.0
Hours / Week 36.15 180.8 216.9
Weeks / Month 4.33 $111 $59
Phase Hours Phase FTE's Phase Revenue Phase Cost Phase Hours Phase FTE's Phase Revenue Phase Cost
Name Title Bill Rate Cost Rate 333.0 1.84 $49,340 $37,110 1,093.0 5.04 $164,405 $64,808
Account Management Subtotals
Project Management Subtotals
Creative Subtotals
Technology Subtotals
Planning Subtotals
MSI Subtotals
POEM Subtotals
AAO Subtotals
Contractor Subtotals
$6,140
$0
$13,335
$106,800
$7,050
$0
$1,080
$0
$30,000
4.0 0.02 $328
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$2,420
$800
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POEM
12.0 0.06 $312
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MSI
8.0 0.04 $1,084 0.0 0.00 $0
0.14 $3,900
Technology
Planning
720.0 3.32 $35,520$675
$5,60040.0 0.22 $1,600
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INSIGHTS PHASEINITIATE PHASE
PHASE SUMMARYPHASE SUMMARYEnter "Hours / Year" first ===== >
0.34 $5,791 40.0 0.18 $2,804
Phase: Blended Rate
Possible Hours per FTE Possible Hours per FTE
Phase: Blended Rate
61.0 $10,290
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0.0 0.00 $0
Creative
$3,522
160.0 0.89 $23,000
0.08
$3,346
$1,110
$20,000
$5,675
$2,770
$2000.035.0
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Contractor
0.69 $18,750150.0
6.0 0.03 $426
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AAO
0.0 0.00 $0
Client ABC // ABC - Project XYZ // ABCABC13SIR01234
Choose Bill Rates
Enter "Confidence Level" last ==== >
Rosetta Rack Rates
1880
100%
15.0 $1,335
30.0
34.0 0.19
Account Management
Project Management
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141.0 0.65
Key & Ongoing Docs
A Large & Complex
B
C Small & Simple
3 2 1
SIZE
COMPLEXITY
Week of: << Date >>
PM Lead << AM Name >>
AM Lead << PM Name >>
% Cmplt
Sched
% Cmplt
Budg
% Cmplt
Delta
Timing Budget Quality
Client
Satisfact.
<< Insert Project Name - Insert Project Code >> 25% 45% -20%
xxxxxxx Holiday
Hair
OND banner campaign 1 2 1 1
xxxxxxx Top Hair
Bravo TV Show integration
campaign
1 1 2 1
xxxxxxx Tennis
Womens Tennis Championship
sponsorship
2 3 3 3
xxxxxxx 2014 Jan - Sep 2014 plan 2 1 2 1
yyyyyyyyyyy
Seventeen
Seventeen Mag integration - best
TRESses
2 1 1 1
yyyyyyyyyyy
Project Runway
Bravo TV Show integration
campaign
<< Insert Project Name - Insert Project Code >> 65% 65% 0%
General Status AORs 1 1 1 1
Transition Transition of all activity to UMI 1 1 1 1
ept 2006 06 search campaign 1 1 1 1
tttttttttt Flame
2006
06 search campaign 1 1 1 2
Broadband 2006
broadband Video 06 cross brand
campaign
1 1 1 1
gggggg base 2014
Benadryl base banner & search
campaign
2 1 1 1
vvvvvv 2014 Desitin banner & Search campaign
bbbbbb GMA
Winter
Winter concert series sponsorship
<< Insert Project Name - Insert Project Code >> 75% 80% -5%
DI Staffing Selling in Phase O and I Strategy 2 1 1 1
MediaVisor
Switching all billing/vendor
contacts to MV
1 1 1 1
Target
Profile/Insights
Provide Risa/Web team with
profile of online target
1 1 1 1
Finalize 07
Staffing Plan
Set roles/needs for 07 1 1 1 1
c
c
c
plan approved, awaiting creative for 1/1 launch
2 meetings down, one to go
Will take place for all 07 buys
Will be used in place of MARS data, will need to be backed out to US POP
Re-org of team
Nov report due 12/15
Campaign complete, CF to issue final analysis, 12/18
DL results in progress (2 pending receipt, 3 to be delivered, 10 delivered), nove report due 12/15
Plan reco reviewed with client, CF to send followup info 12/11
revised plan and followup info sent to client, awaiting feedback/approval
On hold per client request
PR4 brainstorm held 11/29. Awaiting client feedback.
Dec AORs due 12/4
Had first meeting. Working with R.Beason to clarify responsibilities for Q1
<< Insert Client Name >>
Status
Workstream
Name
Workstream Description Comments / Next Steps Key Dates
Owner - Rosseta /
Owner - Client
Campaign live, all units tracking. Nov report due 12/20
Developing final plan recommendation, due 12/21
Bring in CD to realign team. Schedule weekend session
$75K budget, awaiting proposal from Seventeen for evaluation
1 Normal 2 Risk Identified 3 Correction Needed 4 Completed
Enter number and color will appear
C
Key & Ongoing Docs / Tools
• Status Report
• Meeting Notes
• Risk Matrix
• Kick-Off Guide