Job Title:
Digital Project Manager
**Job Description**:
About Dentsu
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
About Merkle
Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The company's heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive hyper-personalized marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 12,000 employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Merkle is a dentsu company.
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud and data solutions projects from initiation to closure
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with client requirements and technical specifications.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise throughout the project lifecycle, particularly in cloud computing and data management technologies.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including project plans, requirements specifications, design documents, and user manuals.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring clear and effective communication of project goals and expectations.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and optimize project delivery processes.
A bit about you
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience as a Digital Project Manager, with a focus on cloud computing and data solutions projects.
- Strong technical background in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data management platforms (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop).
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, track progress, and manage resources effectively.
- Proficiency in technical documentation preparation, including project plans, requirements specifications, and design documents.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is a plus.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) is a plus.
Dentsu Values
Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good
Inclusion and Diversity
We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about.
So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportuni