Manager, Budget Project Management

About OMD

We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world's largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities.

We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.

Budget Project Manager

One of the largest and most innovative media communications specialists in the world is looking for a Budget Project Manager. This position oversees and coordinates all aspects of client budget management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the relationship and account manager for all financially related client matters
• Manage all activities related to client budget project management from receipt of client budget approval and spend at the front-end to compilation, presentation of budget reporting and review of accounts receivable and accounts payable on the back-end
• Provide core support and overall supervision of the budget project management workflow
• Support the implementation of sound business management policies and practices within the Budget Project Management Group leading to efficient and effective operations
• Establish and nurture strong client relationships, serving as the primary contact for all client budget management deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations
• Monitor and train teams involved in various billing processes to ensure compliance of contractual obligations in the delivery of client services
• Serve as a liaison between Budget Project Management and Client Team(s)
• Act as the primary liaison between agency and client for budget management issues
• Serve as the dedicated single point of contact for all aspects of client billings for the Group Account Director and other members of the Client Service Team and key client personnel
• Review all media purchases against approved spends and track discrepancies
• Review and analyze accounts payable
• Attend periodic internal client-related or departmental meetings
• Present Budget Reports to client(s)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, with a major in accounting or finance
• 3–6+ years of work experience with hands-on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry
• Prior client management experience preferred
• Must be a team player, be bright, a quick learner, and good problem solver
• Strong proficiency utilizing DDS and D365 preferred with superior Excel skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, client service environment; high sense of urgency and positive attitude
• Knowledge of all media types: network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, direct and digital
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive, detail-oriented, and must possess outstanding follow-through skills

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $50,000—$75,000 USD

Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation days
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number of required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing based on business needs.