The Program Manager is responsible for the overall business management of projects from start to finish. Program Managers play the dual role of client advocate and LEVEL team advocate. They must ensure high quality work is delivered on time and on budget, create a supportive and efficient production environment. They also must maintain and build on client relationships before, during, and after projects.

Program Managers manage multiple projects from inception through completion and are primarily responsible for managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations. Lastly, Program Managers are expected to make a contribution in the defining and refining of the Project Management discipline’s methods and processes.

Responsibilities:
• Manage multiple medium to large sized clients
• Work with Business Development to manage smooth project initiations.
• Negotiate contracts, scoping deliverables, writing statements of work (SOWs)
• Accountable for successful project delivery (on time within budget)
• Responsible for ensuring the team knows and understands the project vision
• Collaborate with Resource Manager and discipline leads on resource planning and allocation across projects.
• Responsible for upholding standards and best practices methods
• Has a stronger ability to mitigate risk on projects
• Responsible for relationships with client’s project team
• Manages internal team
• Leads and mentors other Project Managers

Requirements:
• 8+ years program management experience
• At least 2 years agency experience
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience managing multiple complex, multi-location and multi-discipline projects
• Excellent understanding of product design, software or digital development, and brand strategy
• Experience in account management and business development practices
• Bachelor Degree, but MBA preferred
• Strong understanding of MS Project
• Strong client-facing skills

To apply, please follow this link: http://www.level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx?ID=TL59071623

• Location: Los Angeles
• Compensation: based on experiene
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