Project/Program Manager III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client that is seeking a Project/Program Manager III in Santa Monica, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for building effective partnerships with our Marketing Managers and Creative teams, they are able to manage creative development, production, localization, and drive cross functional team alignment within our XCM teams, business partners and external agencies.

Summary:
Throughout the creative development process, the Project/Program Manager III will ensure overall alignment to style guide, budget parameters, legal guidance, while managing ongoing logistics, and proactively planning for any and all option value. This role routinely assesses the campaign's progress across multiple teams (creative, media, and business teams) and remains in lock step with internal and external creatives as the team drives to leadership reviews. This candidate will demonstrate strong ownership and bias for action, strategic thinking and problem solving, and maintain clear and concise communication across all levels of leadership. This role is solutions focused, able to identify escalation paths at critical milestones, and anticipate and mange potential blockers across concept development, production, and delivery phases.

Responsibilities include:
* Independently manage the development and execution campaigns & programs of small to medium scale, and support our more complex campaigns
* Manage campaign and program alignment meetings and creative reviews with senior leaders, stakeholders and global partners
* Partner with and manage creative teams - internal partners and/or external agencies
* Manage creative asset development & delivery across multiple channels
* Co-manage campaign & program budget management and forecasting
* Define and look to improve existing processes, implement and/or utilize workflow tools

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of integrated consumer marketing brand or entertainment entity, campaign, creative program / project management or similar experience working with creative teams
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
* Experience managing or working within cross-functional marketing teams
* Experience in integrated, cross-channel deliverables, especially within social
* Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
* Experience in the entertainment industry, either at an agency or a studio

Preferred Qualifications:
* Passion for entertainment, television/film, and the creator space
* Knowledge of or proficiency with Project Management tools and programs (Smartsheet)
* Knowledge of motion graphics and post production workflows
* Awareness of basic legal and contracting parameters

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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