Job Description

Creative Resource Manager Overview:

As the Creative Resource Manager, you will play a critical role in defining, driving and managing the processes and systems that support the Creative organization. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as an understanding of finance fundamentals. Working alongside the Creative leadership team, you will support Creative resourcing, including the development and management of estimates, timelines and utilization.

Creative Resource Manager Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Identify workflows that can be optimized and proactively develop solutions, plans, and standard operating procedures to facilitate growth or improve efficiency

\xc2\xb7 Monitor utilization to target performance, investigate outliers and recommend plans for remediation

\xc2\xb7 Drive change through thorough documentation, structure, process and technology solutions or tools

\xc2\xb7 Oversee external production vendor engagements, contracts, negotiation and delivery of creative assets

\xc2\xb7 Optimize utilization by making staffing decisions in support of the deployment strategy for the business

\xc2\xb7 Understand the impacts of moving resources from account to account

\xc2\xb7 Serve an active role in contributing to product insights, initiatives, and projects along with bridging stakeholders across the organization as needed

\xc2\xb7 Escalate sensitive or high-risk staffing situations to leadership

\xc2\xb7 Resolve staffing conflicts to the satisfaction of all parties, which may include identifying creative staffing alternatives and negotiating with projects and resources

\xc2\xb7 Define project scope, goals, dependencies and deliverables for key Creative projects

\xc2\xb7 Communicate and set expectations on resourcing issues that may impact scheduled deadlines or budget

\xc2\xb7 Monitor timelines to ensure efficient, on-time delivery of work while being able to assess, address and escalate any issues or concerns that may delay the project

\xc2\xb7 Facilitate communication & integration of Creative Operations tools and resources through Creative organization; partner with cross-functional teams Ops teams.

\xc2\xb7 Provide financial detail and internal due diligence to Operations Business Partners when seeking external sourcing approval

\xc2\xb7 Manage the Creative Operations Traffic Manager, ensuring the success of their day-to-day responsibilities

Creative Resource Manager Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 5+ years\' experience in working Creative Project Management and/or Production Operations capacity

\xc2\xb7 Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

\xc2\xb7 Proven track record allocating creative resources and optimizing creative workflows

\xc2\xb7 Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

\xc2\xb7 Detail oriented and organized; ability to prioritize and multitask

\xc2\xb7 Strong and persuasive presentation skills

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