Company Description

When Fallon opened its doors, it introduced itself to the world as “A new advertising agency for companies that would rather outsmart the competition than outspend them.” Over forty years later, media, culture, and even the definition of an ad has changed. But our commitment to outsmarting has never wavered. We’ve simply evolved and modernized it, whether that means creating multi-channel activations to drive billions of impressions (Arby’s), breaking the internet with an iconic pop culture reunion (Mean Girls + Walmart), or helping beloved cable franchises reinvent themselves on streaming platforms (Comedy Central + Showtime).

Regardless of the content or the context, we have a steadfast belief in THE POWER OF CREATIVITY and its ability to create an unfair competitive advantage for those brave enough to unleash it. We make big work for big brands on big stages. And we care about the work as much as we care about the people making it. We function as one integrated brain with media experts who think like creatives who think like strategists who think like account people. And together, our mission is to fuel the forward trajectory of businesses and brands.

Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for the health and quality of mid-to-large scale client projects, focusing on creative project management, end to end project workflow, and delivery efficiency and quality, while working with managers in learning to manage margin and risk mitigation and resolution.

The ideal candidate should have experience leading marketing and advertising projects comprised of multidisciplinary resources, with experience in collaborating with key agency stakeholders, including but not limited to Creative, Client Services, Finance, Strategy, Data and Analytics, Media, and Technology. Experience with managing multi-channel engagements (video, TVC, print, digital, experiential, activation, etc.) is preferred.

They will also possess a proven ability to represent the Program Management discipline with internal and client stakeholders, and be deft at building and maintaining strong relationships with agency, client and third-party partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage medium-scale projects end to end, from strategy brief to asset delivery. Work with strategy, creative, account, and production teams to ensure smooth delivery of deliverables and assets, while also facilitating communications between teams.

• Partner with Creative to effectively shepherd and manage the evolution of creative work, ensuring quality at all points from concept through delivery. Active partnership with Resource Management, Production, and Technology departments to ensure connections and collaborations happen where they should, in support of innovative and award-winning creative ideas.

• Provide solutions-oriented program management with a willingness to creatively solve problems with a positive, professional demeanor and emotional intelligence.

• Develop scopes, staffing plans, and estimates for medium-scale projects and engagements, with direct manager supervision and support. Responsible for the scoping and management of multiple concurrent projects and client engagements totaling up to $1-3MM annually.

• Engage with Resource Management and Finance as appropriate for staffing, scoping and estimating. Work closely with direct supervisors and team members identify flags, find solutions, and manage up.

• Contribute to a culture of delivery efficiency and excellence within the Program Management department.

• Maintain departmental values, vision, direction and responsibilities with project stakeholders.Work with account and client stakeholders to instill and enforce processes, workflows andtools that support the profitable delivery of client work.

• Partner with Client Services and Finance stakeholders to actively manage businesschallenges, client relationships, develop project plans, and maintain profit margin.

• Partner with internal team to help optimize existing operational processes and systems.

Qualifications

1. Qualifications:

2. 3-5 years project or program management experience in a creative services organization working with cross-functional stakeholders including strategy, data and planning, creative, editorial, experience design, production, technology, operations and resourcing.

3. Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies, process and tools, including staffing, scoping, estimating, burn management.

4. Working knowledge of MS Office, project management software (JIRA, Basecamp, etc.), and project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet).

5. This position is located in NYC.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $58,500.00 - $92,000.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 04/30/2024.