Program Manager

WPP Production•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the production of all screen and hardware images that are used throughout the client’s marketing deliverables. The primary focus of this position is to manage the process for the production of images, video or interactive projects by working with Creative and Production teams to plan, track and drive deadlines for new and existing images. In addition, build and foster relationships with vendors, external and inter-departmental groups throughout the client who require images. Manage production schedules for image elements within projects and provide final screens to all business partners

Requirements

Ability to organize information quickly, at high and detailed levels
Solid understanding and command of project management tools
Flexibility in accommodating rapid change and capacity to learn quickly
Proven effectiveness when working under pressure
Facility for communicating effectively from one-on-one to large groups
Aptitude to manage through diplomacy
Appreciation for the creative process and skilled at working with creative and production teams
Experience tracking and prepping deliverables for localization
Ability to make sound decisions, think strategically, focus on detail, problem solve, multi-task, and have an excellent memory
Must possess exceptional organization, time management, excellent verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize
Proficiency to work in a fast paced, demanding, creative and production environment, solution-oriented and experience of Photoshop. Flexibility is key to this role.
Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years working ad
Solid understanding of print formats; resolution, color space, and other technical requirements of assets needed for image reproduction
Good working knowledge of Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Manage image schedules/expectations/resource management/image tracking
Track imagery status of Producer’s project and provide weekly/daily status updates
Manage project screen and hardware deliverables with localization scope in mind
Accountable for risk management and formal route to escalation
Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement as solutions are recognized
Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties
Partners with Producers and Production teams to develop tools and systems for process and streamlined workflows
Schedule and facilitate pre and post production meetings with the Image Production team
Keep current with emerging technologies while constantly evolving the process for efficiencies
Develop briefing materials for current workflows and collaborate to develop and implement a new dissemination method.