Project Manager – Data Transformation

Job title:

Project Manager – Data Transformation

Company

dentsu

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Data TransformationJob Description:IntroductionDentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centred approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.We’re hiring for a Project Manager – Data Transformation to join our Transformation & Governance Team in London.Purpose of the RoleAs Project Manager you’ll have overall responsibility for implementation and delivery of best-of-breed technology enabled data solutions. You will be the primary point of contact and will ensure appropriate communication amongst the entire project team and stakeholders; leading the implementation team. You’ll develop and manage the project scope, project plans and schedules as well as handling the resource scheduling and tracking, develop and maintain status documents and ensure that the quality of deliverables are met on time and within the established budget.Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day progress of the project, from planning through deployment
• Ensure that the project is managed in accordance with the approved methodologies and utilizing existing assets and best practices with regular status reporting and communications for the project
• Manage project financials including reporting actuals and providing accurate forecast
• Manage the project’s stakeholder relationships, budget, timing, scope, and deliverables
• Manage project scope including identification, assessment, and communication of changes to scope or project assumptions.
• Manage project risks and issues with the associated action plans and mitigation strategies

Qualifications + Skills

• Experience in a hands-on functional role involving any of the following: development, business analysis, data-related quality assurance.
• Experience managing data-centric solution development, master data management, application development projects using Agile and iterative methodologies. (Understanding of data management concepts and platforms is a plus.)
• Strong client management skills; manage through challenging situations resulting in positive outcomes.
• Effective communication skills: ability to simplify and structure complex concepts to streamline interactions and highlight key points.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, planning and organizational skills with decision-making ability, desire to lead and the ability to manage, delegate and use resources effectively.
• Proven conflict management and resolution skills, experience working with teams ranging from 10 to 50 people.
• Experience managing master data management projects in Semarchy, Informatica or Ataccama would be desirable.

What we offerThis is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.Inclusion and DiversityOur diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.About dentsuTaking a people-centred approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy – our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.Location: LondonBrand: Global Business OperationsTime Type: Full timeContract Type: Permanent

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:36:38 GMT

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