Project Manager

Job description

• We are looking for a passionate and experienced Project Manager to be part of UMG's Data Strategy and Instrumentation team to manage enterprise-wide data instrumentation projects including post-launch deliverables for a global GA4 migration.
• The Technical Project Manager will lead and manage the post GA4 migration support and general global alignment efforts, including roadmap planning and management, execution, communications, and closure.
• The role includes developing a detailed project plan, timeline, and resource allocation for each Enterprise Instrumentation project and coordinating with technical teams and vendors to ensure the successful prioritization deployments of web analytics tracking events & enhancements across brand and fan-facing sites, stores and campaign pages.
• This individual will work closely with the Tech Development and Instrumentation Management team to understand business needs and mitigate risk.
• This candidate must have proven experience with managing Big Data type projects. Project delivery experience should encompass web & app analytic solutions and familiarity with CDP (Customer Data Platform) technology solutions, Martech systems, & Big Data management.
• The role is also expected to interface with a 3rd-party Professional Services team and business stakeholders across Audience Development, Global Marketing Tech, Data Engineering, eCommerce, Paid Media, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement project management boards, operational processes and methodologies to ensure global analytics projects and general support requests are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to high-quality standards and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Build project plans and work assignments; direct and monitor work efforts daily.
• Appropriately escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues.
• Coordinate communication throughout the enterprise for items that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Organize and maintain a centralized view of project status and progress to internal teams and business stakeholders.
• Work closely in partnership with:
• Data, Engineering and third-party vendors to determine timing and feasibility of implementation requests
• Product Management to understand upcoming roadmap priorities
• Global business stakeholders from Marketing, Tech, Label and Business operations
• Work across multiple time zones with distributed international teams.
• Create best practices for team members to follow to meet key milestones of enterprise-wide initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of project management experience with an increasing level of responsibility, preferably in a product organization, Digital Marketing, Martech, or AdTech.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed environment, with aggressive deadlines, managing multiple stakeholders, with demonstrated experience executing under pressure.
• Capable of earning trust and influencing stakeholders without formal authority to achieve required results.
• Skilled listener and communicator, both verbally and written, who can engage colleagues and stakeholders with confidence.
• Comfortable working in an adaptive environment where change is embraced and priorities shift due to industry, product, or user needs.
• Experience with Google Analytics is preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise-level Martech or Data Management is a must.
• Proficient with collaboration tools, including Atlassian Jira and Confluence, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred.

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Benefits Management, Project Financial Management, Project Governance, Project Planning and Scheduling, Quality Management, Resource Management, Risk/Crisis Management, Schedule Management, Scope & Change Management, Stakeholder Management