R/GA: Senior Mobile Producer With an Unwavering Desire to Drive Innovation~ R/GA (New York)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Mobile Producer is responsible for successful planning, management, and implementation of mobile marketing and mobile advertising programs across a range of R/GA accounts. These programs may include SMS campaign set-up and management, shortcode requisition and management, and content management for binary content delivery to mobile devices (audio, graphics, video, games, or applications). Responsibilities include: creating initial and detailed project plans with schedule, coordinating vendors, and managing resource and cost estimates; project change request and scope tracking; and providing project status information at regular intervals and when requested by account management teams or MEMA team management. Coordinates project plans with the technology development team, database services team and QA team to ensure the requirements get prioritized and implemented. The individual must possess strong communication skills and be able to work effectively with creative individuals, business and legal representatives, technologists and R/GA clients and partners.

•Responsible for scoping, planning, and managing mobile projects
•Create and execute project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
•Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
•Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
•Effectively apply R/GA – MEMA methodology and enforce project standards
•Prepare quality assurance procedures and ensure that test plans are completed
•Minimize our exposure and risk on projects by proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues
•Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
•Managing internal and external client relationships as well as relationships with application providers, aggregators, carriers and other partners

* The ideal candidate must have an unwavering desire to drive innovation at R/GA with regards to Mobile and Emerging Media / Applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work experience requirements:

•3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the telecom / wireless space.
•Familiarity with the complexities of mobile program development and management, both in the U.S. and in international markets
•Marketing agency experience a plus
•Experience managing consumer facing projects in a complex environment with demanding requirements
•Advanced and verifiable project management skills
•Effective oral and written communication
•Technical skills, preferably telecom / wireless
•Strong focus on leadership, teamwork, and client management

Education Requirements:
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a Four-Year College or University; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Please email resumes to carlene.mahanna@rga.com