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Manager, Media Solutions

Employer
Sparks Group
Location
Bethesda, MD
Closing date
Aug 25, 2019

Job Details

Manager, Media Solutions Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group and a renowned company in Bethesda, MD have partnered together to find a Manager, Media Solutions for a long-term contract assignment. The Manager, Media Solutions will be responsible for managing various projects in support of the Global Paid Media Center of Excellence (COE) and PLUS digital media buying platform. This role will require a deep understanding of paid digital media, proven project management experience and the ability to manage multiple, fast-paced, projects at once; while working cross-functionally to drive project execution. The Manager, Media Solutions will be a proven self-starter with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Manager, Media Solutions Responsibilities:
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of departmental projects so that goals and/or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame.
  • Collaborates with external agencies and monitors program activities to ensure project tasks and deliverables are progressing, completed on time and meeting expectations.
  • Vets and documents all new partner activations within the digital media buying platform (PLUS) to ensure that all new partnerships meet platform expectations, including digital ad tracking and reporting attribution guidelines.
  • Supports PLUS platform communication and education needs, including email marketing, PowerPoint presentation creation and collateral development.
  • Provide product support for multiple Global Paid Media COE and PLUS platform stakeholders, managing campaign activation, product enhancement requests and additional program/platform needs as necessary.
  • Manages a series of technical platforms and ad programs, providing guidance to ensure continued efficiency, effectiveness and growth of capabilities, products and features.
  • Provides subject matter expertise for any requests or considerations involving the integration or use of new/existing technology to support the Global Paid Media COE and PLUS platform.
  • Provide reporting support for the PLUS platform, including data organization, pulling historical campaigns insights and tracking partner results over time; with the ability to communicate insights to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Communicate project timelines, status updates and launch announcements to internal and external stakeholders in a precise manner.
  • Leverage market and competitive knowledge to identify opportunities and drive media product and partner improvements.
  • Develop documentation such as presentations and status reports for audiences from executive level to project team and regional teams.
Manager, Media Solutions Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • BS/BA degree required in a related field.
  • 4+ years' experience in similar position or having equivalent kind of skills experience.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced digital advertising environment; and ability to make data-based decisions.
  • Deep understanding of digital advertising and a passion for digital media.
  • Ability to successfully manage, build relationships, and work through a team of 20+ cross-functional professionals (internally and externally).
  • Very strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Very detail oriented and organized.
  • Desire to stay current on evolving industry trends.
  • Managing and directing interactive agencies. Past agency experiences a plus.
  • Solid knowledge of online measurement, tracking methods and analysis.
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to take projects and efforts through to successful execution.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and think creatively.
  • Travel and/or retail industry experience is a plus.

Qualified candidates should send their resume AND call Sparks Group for additional details. Please note, resume must include a valid email address in order to be considered. We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search, and your potential career path with Sparks Group!

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

Company

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

Company info
Website
Telephone
3012792300
Location
700 King Farm Blvd.
Suite 100
Rockville
MD
20850-5736
US

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