Orion- Director, Operations

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Company: IPG Mediabrands
Location: New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea area)

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Title: Director, U.S. Operations

Core focus: Lead and drive operational controls and efficiencies across the U.S. Orion ecosystem

Location: New York

Reports to: SVP, Global Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and ensure operational rigor and compliance across all business functions as it relates to Orion’s business products and services, including, but not limited to: deal creation and stewardship, media partnerships and client savings, tracking and and reporting of time sensitive data
  • Lead and develop Central Services, a team of 5-7 business professionals dedicated to efficient and effective management of Orion’s day-to-day business activities.
  • Define agree and communicate appropriate processes and systems and, where possible, drive change that will result in efficiencies and/or reduced risk
  • Provide oversight and management of all systems utilized by the agency day-to-day including Mediaocean, Salesforce, Rigel, W/C portal, Hudson etc…
  • Work closely with Orion Finance and Shared Services (Mediabrands financial operation) to ensure alignment, accuracy of data and on-time delivery of reporting
  • Communicate effectively and frequently to key stakeholders
  • Remain current on advertising industry, media trends and organizational advancements.

Job Qualifications

  • High level of tactical and transformational operational experience in client-facing business organizations
  • Media/advertising agency background preferred with strong consideration for consulting
  • Proactive and inspiring leader with proven business success, 8+ years of experience
  • Ability to navigate within a high paced, complex business environment, balancing the views and interests of multiple stakeholders
  • Team orientation with ability to complete tasks on brand, on time, on budget
  • Experience managing and developing staff
  • Education: BS Operations, Business Administration of Finance

Essential Skills

  • Maintain a high level of integrity and be a team player
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Thrive on accomplishing tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and work well under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
  • Experience with MediaOcean products a plus