Sr. Contributor, Engagement Management
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Reports To: Manager or Director
Job Description
The Engagement Manager is responsible for the successful delivery
of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements
for a single client. Engagement Managers are often the primary client
contact as well as the team leader, which requires the ability to
effectively balance longer-term strategic issues with day-to-day
tactical project issues. The Engagement Manager has direct accountability
to the Engagement Leader, who has overall responsibility for the
client. Responsibilities include managing delivery team members,
developing and managing project/program schedules, scope and budgets
(including project P&Ls), managing resource allocation and utilization,
identifying and mitigating project/program risks, and providing
thought leadership and direction for clients.
Skills / Qualifications
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Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
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Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
(able to lead client meetings with senior personnel; able to
create and deliver persuasive presentations, etc.)
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Able to effectively lead and motivate large multi-disciplinary
project teams
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Able to effectively manage project/programme P&L (which requires
a comprehensive understanding of financial and operational metrics
and levers)
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Able to manage multiple projects as one cohesive client programme;
creating efficiencies and economies for client
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Able to effectively balance client's needs and priorities
with re:marketing's needs and priorities; able to influence
client decisions
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Able to identify additional revenue opportunities
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Strong project management skills and experience, including:
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Budget/schedule development and management/oversight
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Resource management and forecasting
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Task and delivery management
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Risk identification and management
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Leadership, teambuilding, and team management
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Demonstrated ability to apply concepts in strategy, marketing,
advertising, e-business, media, and brand management
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Experience managing people, tasks, and clients in a matrix
environment Negotiation skills (especially contract negotiations)
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Experience with process definition and improvement highly desired
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Experience in internet development and/or software and system
development
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Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role in a
web development firm, IT consulting firm, strategy consulting
firm, or agency environment; or equivalent transferable client-side
experience
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Vertical industry experience (telecom, financial services,
healthcare, FMCG) strong preferred PMI certification a plus
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent graduate degree
preferred
Responsibilities
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Basic HTML
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MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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MS Project
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Working knowledge/familiarity with:
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