Senior/Producer

Job Description

As R/GA Producer, you will embark on a thrilling journey as the project maestro, orchestrating every aspect from start to finish. Be challenged with being the mastermind behind seamless collaboration between clients and the brilliant minds at R/GA.

Combining skills in project management, client management, and entrepreneurial leadership, the Producer manages R/GA’s more complex work from kick-off to delivery. As the central point of contact for project teams and clients, the Producer establishes project plans, budgets, and contracts, tracks progress and removes obstacles for the team, and ensures that we deliver world-class work on strategy, on time and on budget. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve task objectives and maintain focus.
• Ensure all deliverables meet high-quality standards and specified requirements.
• Proactively enhance work quality while adhering to schedule and budget constraints.
• Monitor and control project budgets, forecasting and reporting on underburn and overburn.
• Collaborate with Talent/Resource Management to forecast and secure project resources.
• Partner closely with Department Leads to define project scope, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Innovate new processes and approaches to support team efficiency and work delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party partners and agencies.
• Manage large client stakeholder teams and facilitate effective communication.
• Contribute to the identification and development of new business opportunities, including scoping, timelines, and approach.
• Engage with clients to clarify strategic requirements and align expectations.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Lead client meetings with a focus on achieving objectives and adhering to agendas.

Qualifications

The ideal person

• Over 5 years of experience as a Producer/Project Manager or equivalent role.
• Expertise in handling global/international clients.
• Relevant background in client management and content production would be crucial.
• Proficiency in managing diverse user experience, design, and development projects for web and mobile platforms.
• Ability to create comprehensive project scopes, including strategies, timelines, and budgets, and detailed Statements of Work.
• Familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, and modern alternatives such as Smartsheet, Asana, Trello, and Monday.
• Strong team management skills and the ability to oversee projects and teams effectively.
• Competence in collaborating across different time zones.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing project budgets.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills.
• Value for teamwork and experience in mentoring junior team members.
• Capability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Confidence in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders in both English and Japanese languages.
• Proficiency in managing third-party partners and engaging with senior-level clients.
• Enjoys leading significant projects and ensuring their successful completion.

About the Company

We design businesses and brands for a more human future.