Vice President, Strategic Operations and Project Management (Payment Services Client)

About the position As our new Vice President, Strategic Operations and Project Management, you'll be part of a driven and fast-paced team with lots of moving parts, so it is important that you can multitask and think quickly on your feet. The right candidate is organized and intuitive, but not afraid to ask questions and learn. If you are looking to work in the epicenter of sports marketing and sponsorship consulting with an innovative client who operates as a true partner with our agency, consider this opportunity to join us as our newest Vice President. We are looking for a strategic partner to build and lead the economic engine that powers a high-profile, global sports marketing account. You will be the architect of the financial and operational infrastructure that allows our team to deliver world-class work, scale rapidly, and make intelligent, data-driven decisions. This role is core to the future growth and success of the business. Responsibilities • Be a team leader cultivating an inclusive environment for all team members • Serve as the key integration partner across internal teams • Build and cultivate positive client relationships • Lead day-to-day project management for the client business • Oversee tracking and delivery of key global properties and ambassadors • Lead development of account award submissions globally • Develop and manage the comprehensive financial model for the account, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis • Design, implement, and refine the operational 'playbook' for the team, ensuring efficient project management and flawless execution • Own the integrity of all financial data, overseeing reporting to both agency and client leadership with accuracy and strategic insights • Serve as a key thought partner to the account leads and company leadership, using financial and operational data to inform strategy and drive intelligent growth • Lead all financial and operational aspects of sponsorship contract management and reconciliation • Become an authority on our clients' business and evolving business functions • Lead on the development of key documents to include senior executive presentations, strategy documents, competitive reports, best practice guides and case studies Requirements • 10+ years of experience in project management and operational roles in sports marketing preferred • PMP certification or previous work in Business Affairs a strong preference • Expert in building and managing financial models and reporting dashboards • Proven track record of creating new processes that create efficiency • Experience advising and developing presentations for senior leadership • Validated ability to work as part of a team and to tackle problems effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment • Self-starter who will take initiative with new projects and work with a variety of people • Capacity to become an expert on client's brand and the state of client's industry • Experience with development and maintenance of project tracking tools • Ability and flexibility to travel domestically up to 10% Benefits • Unlimited PTO policy - we understand you need time for play! • Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too! • Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status • Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program • Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more • Discount portal for everyday goods and services • Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives • Personal Development programs Apply tot his job