Job Description

Company Description

Leo Burnett is part of Publicis Communications, a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore and Asia. At Leo Burnett Singapore, we believe that our Humankind philosophy allows our creativity to transform human behavior.

We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.
And while we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we\'re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.

We\'re a community of experts that hail from every discipline.
We\'re activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.
We\'re idealists who thrive on inspiration.
We\'re romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone
and anywhere.
We\'re all that, but we don\'t stop at that.
Because we\'re committed to becoming better versions of ourselves, every. single. day.



Overview:

The project manager will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and closing projects within specified deadlines and budgets. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams (creative, account servicing, finance and production), ensuring seamless communication and successful delivery of advertising campaigns for our diverse client base.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Initiation:

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive documentation; scope of work and project plans, outlining timelines, resource requirements, and milestones.
• Manage a wide range of projects delivering traditional creatives (e.g. TVC/film, print, OOH, radio, etc.), digital creatives (e.g. CMS, digital assets/content, microsites, digital banners, social, etc.), CRM (strategy & implementation), website / platform builds and/or brand development.
• Team Collaboration:

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and creative working environment.
• Ensure effective communication between team members, facilitating productive discussions and resolving conflicts.
• Manage 3rd party partners / agencies (for film/photo/print production and digital production) needed to deliver the project scope.
• Facilitate internal reviews (creative/strategic/functional/technical)with the team to ensure quality output.
• Resource Allocation:

• Work with the creative services manager(s) and the department heads to identify the right creative team to allocate projects, considering the skills and strengths of team members.
• Monitor workloads and work with the creative services manager(s) and the department heads to identify and address resourcing needs including the reassignment of team members, and/or sourcing for additional team members / freelancers when necessary.
• Work with the project team (strategy, data & analytics, creative, account management, media, etc.) in establishing staffing plans
• Work with and help the client lead in the overall agency capacity planning.
• Budget Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Manage vendors & 3rd party relations and documentation (PO, Invoice, etc.)
• Provide regular financial updates to the account servicing team, highlighting any budgetary concerns and proposing solutions.
• Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and challenges early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address unforeseen issues.
• Client Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any client concerns.
• Ensure client expectations are managed effectively, and feedback is incorporated into project plans.
• Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality control processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality campaigns.
• Conduct thorough reviews of project deliverables to ensure they align with client expectations and agency standards.
• Flag known & potential issues/risk to the business leads and account management team and provide solutions to address those issues/risks.
• Project Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, scope of work, requirements specifications, schedules and status reports and contact reports.
• Ensure that all project documentation is organized and easily accessible for team members and stakeholders.

• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field (Marketing, Business, Project Management, etc.).
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or an Account Manager in an advertising agency or related industry.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of the advertising industry and best practices.

Publicis Groupe