Publicis Groupe Japan Office

Publicis Sapient/Digitas is looking for a results-driven Program Manager to join our team of innate problem-solvers. You will lead exciting digital transformation programs from pre-sales to ‘go live’. You’ll work with a cross-functional team from technology, design and strategy. As a project management expert with an agile mindset, you plan, solve the unexpected, and always innovating new ways to exceed the client’s expectation. 

• Support in business development initiatives and participate in pitches to prospective clients
• Client relationship ownership and management for multi-million / year accounts
• Work with domain experts and clients to define project objectives, approach, plan and budget
• Growth and mentorship of team members across the program management, creative and strategy domains
• Revenue and resource management across the Digitas business & accounts 
• Oversee the overall program activities, controlling needs, schedule, cost and quality 
• Lead diverse multi-skilled teams to deliver integrated solutions that achieve measurable business results 
• Act as the client point of contact to manage and control program objectives 
• Facilitate stand-ups, workshops, decision making and conflict resolution 
• Keep track of project financials and deliver the programs as per the sold-as margins 
• Identify, manage and help to mitigate project issues and risks 

• 5+ years of program management experience in delivering digital transformation or technology-based solutions
• in-depth knowledge of tech solutions, preferably worked with salesforce marketing cloud.
• Account & relationship management playing a consultative and advisory role to key business leaders
• Agile-based, leading digital transformation, e-commerce or digital projects experience 
• Proficiency in English with an understanding of Japanese work culture & business ethics, ideally can conduct business meetings in Jaapnese too.
• Strategic and consulting focused management with C-level executives to nurture trusted relationships 
• Leading multiple projects and client engagement with revenue, quality and timeline accountability 
• Proven in delivering enterprise programs and comfortable working with a remote regional team