Program Manager Strategic Inclusion & Operations

Program Manager, Strategic Inclusion & Operations

About Ogilvy  

 Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.  

What You’ll Do 

• Develop and lead the creation and maintenance of the full team’s operational processes including finance, communications, creative assets, internal/external team trackers and forms.
• Assist in the development and execution of campaigns, events, and programming.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate with various departments (such as creative, communications, and accounts) to ensure all project components are aligned and progressing.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Serve as a liaison between different stakeholders, including team members, clients, and external vendors.
• Relay messages, updates, and feedback clearly and efficiently to ensure all parties are informed and on the same page.
• Facilitate effective communication to maintain project momentum and address any issues promptly.
• Handle administrative tasks such as preparing wrap-up reports and maintaining project documentation.
• Conduct research to support strategies for events, programs/activations and analyze competitors and gather data on market trends.
• Compile information to aid in the development of inclusion strategies and provide insights for project planning.
• Facilitate the creative process by ensuring all necessary resources and information are available.
• Manage processes that intersect with the inclusion team to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Monitor the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and programs through data collection and analysis.
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management on the progress of all initiatives
• Serve as trusted team member on creative review sessions for requested Client feedback around inclusion.

What You’ll Need  

• Multi-tasking, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Adapting quickly to changes and re-prioritizing tasks as needed is crucial.
• Attention to detail, precision is key in ensuring that all aspects of the projects are executed as planned without errors.
• Must work effectively within a team setting, contributing to a collaborative environment while also being able to work independently when required.

Proactive Approach

• Anticipate needs and potential challenges before they arise. Being proactive in addressing issues and suggesting solutions is highly valued.
• The advertising industry is dynamic, so staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies is important for effective performance.
• This role is foundational and serves as the step before a project manager. It requires a blend of administrative competence, organizational skills.

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

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