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Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

CompanyWunderman Thompson
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$60000 – $140000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of experience in client finance or project management, preferably within an advertising agency or related industry.
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, concurrent deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Strong understanding of how an advertising agency operates, its standard operating processes and workflows.
  • Advanced Excel required (working with and analyzing large sets of data), proficiency in PowerBI (or equivalent) ideal and familiarity with Powerpoint preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proactive and able to anticipate potential problems and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze and annotate internal client based financial reports, including client profitability and budget variance analysis.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and accounting principles.
  • Assist team as needed with Purchase Orders, Freelance Recruiting activities and Vendor and Expense Management.
  • Assist project managers in tracking project progress, budgets, and timelines.
  • Support the allocation of resources (personnel) to projects, ensuring optimal utilization and efficiency. Identify opportunities to optimize resource utilization and improve overall team productivity.
  • Analyze project performance data to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate effective internal communication, ensuring that all team members are informed of important updates and announcements.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on key operational metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in PowerBI (or equivalent) ideal and familiarity with Powerpoint preferred.