Project Manager

RAPP is looking for a Project Manager to join our award-winning Program Management team.

WHO WE ARE :

We are RAPP - world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual's needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT :

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas : connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.

Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it - ensuring we're able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.

Part of Omnicom's Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE :

We're in search of a creative and adaptable Project Manager well-versed in CRM marketing. The Project Manager will lead campaign planning, resource and financial management , tactical execution and ultimately provide our client leadership with visibility into status of project work and ongoing campaigns. Our ideal candidate will enjoy partnering with Client Leadership, Creative, Design Studio, Proofreading / Quality Assurance, Technology and Analytics teams to deliver impactful customer-centric experiences.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Project Manager

Project Ownership & Delivery (Day in a life of a Project Manager)

• Oversee daily intake and processing of new project requests, coordinating with stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless project initiation.
• Lead comprehensive planning of project scope, including defining key milestones, establishing timelines, and allocating resources.
• Proactively monitor project progress, manage scope changes, and oversee the change-control process to maintain alignment with objectives.
• Develop and implement staffing plans, forecasting resource needs to maximize team efficiency.
• Facilitate and participate in regular status meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all teams (onshore / offshore, strategy, analytics, technology, creative, quality assurance).
• Identify and mitigate project risks, minimizing agency exposure and safeguarding project delivery.
• Prepare contingency plans to address potential roadblocks and ensure timely, high-quality completion of all deliverables.

Relationship Management

REQUIRED SKILLS :

EXPERIENCE :

Our Hybrid Work Model :

KERN's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like.

KERN provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health / vision / dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com . A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $70,000 - $85,000. This range is specific to Los Angeles and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to : skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

"As an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status."

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.