Senior Manager, Digital Media Consulting (CPG) - Remote

Company: EPAM Systems, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

New challenges and opportunities within digital media are converging to drive a faster pace of change than the industry has ever seen. Within our CPG and Retail Business unit, we have built a division that focuses on supporting our existing and new clients with these challenges and opportunities. We are a start-up in a much larger organization and our team culture is very important to how we would like to grow. Our values are focused on being accountable, being visible, and being fearless. We want to move fast, take risks and build a successful team within a team. We will do this credibly by leveraging our expertise and the EPAM network.As part of this team, the Media senior manager will be responsible for driving deep client engagement and building trust through the delivery of a strategic in-housing project designed to digitize the end-to-end media planning and buying workflow. A strong understanding of technology used to both plan and buy, as well as working knowledge and application of factors of performance within channels (GRP, Reach/Frequency) for mass and targeted CPG marketing communication is required. You will be comfortable covering topics including post-cookie consumer engagement and communication, data strategy design, and integrated media planning and buying consultancy, and solutions design. You will be a trusted media expert in the clients marketing ecosystem and offer best practices in media activation initiatives.Some travel will be required (estimated 1 week every quarter)Req.#412720081RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the clients day to day strategic point person, operating as trusted advisor and link to the development team
• Effectively oversee the allocation of resourcing and ensure quality and timely delivery of digital projects
• Manage key client stakeholders through the delivery phase and support delivery teams to ensure high-quality execution
• Collaborate across other areas marketing & technology including digital strategy on seamless delivery and continued optimization of effective marketing communication performance
• Leverage EPAMs strength in custom software development, data science and product development to provide clients with bespoke technology and data solutions that provide differentiated value over standard market solutions. (You do not need to be a technical expert, but it is crucial that you can spot opportunities for other teams to support clients requirements.)
• Work with the Digital Media leadership team to continuously identify improvements and/or enhancements in processes and tools to streamline and industrialize execution activities, supporting quality, and on-time delivery
• Over time, we expect this team to grow so team management skills will be important Recruit, Inspire, coach, develop and guide a highly motivated team of digital media managers and consultants
• YOU ARE Collaborative, inquisitive, accountable, you will prefer to work as part of a team than solo. You seek diverse opinions and perspectives to make decisions but once you do, you are confident and unwavering in your drive to get the job done. You are a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of being part of building a business and helping to shape its successREQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of experience in cross channel media planning and buying (both ATL and Digital) in an agency activating media
  • Strong technical knowledge of the cross-channel Media / MAdTech space, comfortable flipping between business and more technical discussions
  • Excellent client management skills with superb verbal and written communication and seasoned presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to quickly build and grow strong stakeholder relationships
  • Demonstrated success in developing and delivering consultative solutions to help clients overcome business-critical challengesNICE TO HAVE
    • 5+ years of ad technology expertise in one or more digital marketing platforms (Google Marketing Platform, Social Media platforms, Amazon, other DSPs, Adservers)
    • Experience with Retail Media (Amazon and others) from a CPG perspective a plus
    • Good working knowledge of the role of marketing technology (Adobe, Salesforce etc.)
    • Experience of both sell and buy side beneficial
    • Project management experience / skills beneficial
    • Bachelors degree
    • An appetite to join a start-up environment within a large but rapidly growing organization to help build a new business unit start-up experience a plusBENEFITS
      • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
      • Health Savings Account
      • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
      • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
      • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
      • Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
      • Paid Time Off the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
      • Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
      • Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
      • Accident Insurance
      • Employee Discounts
      • Pet Insurance
      • Employee Stock Purchase Program
      • If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
      • If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramABOUT EPAM
        • EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potentialADDITIONAL
          • This position operates in a remote capacity, but you must live within driving distance to an EPAM office. Your recruiter will discuss specific details about work location during the initial interview process
          • This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $109k - $185k In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the positionEPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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