Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to work from the client's site three times a week.
The role
The Vice President, Project Manager role provides oversight and direction to cross-functional and embedded teams responsible for piloting and then deploying a two-way communication app for a Detroit-based auto manufacturer. This role requires the person to influence and guide the team, building consistency and continuity throughout the pilot, deployment, and sustaining phases. The Vice President, Project Manager will work with digital content creators to oversees the development and execution of the digital content strategy, fostering an active and engaged community on the app across this automaker's manufacturing sites. This role focuses on driving employee engagement through integrated communications initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights and a keen understanding of the needs and desires of this automaker's workforce. This person will report to an executive at the automaker along with an executive at Weber Shandwick.
Responsibilities
Project definition and monitoring project progress with milestones and deadlines
Detailed project management such as sequencing activities, estimate duration of activities, develop a detailed schedule, maintain a schedule to completion, solve and elevate issues, manage the project scope, ensure stakeholder satisfaction, provide regular reports and project reconciliation
Predict and elevate delays that may occur with the project, have a plan for change or project expansion throughout the project
Lead creative digital communications content strategy development in alignment with business goals and manage content calendars
Understand and represent the voice of the user to ensure a seamless employee experience across all digital touchpoints.
Utilize data and analytics to drive performance outcomes
Support Plant Communications Managers in local deployments
Core Skills
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years professional experience in internal and/or external communications
Incredible written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with senior executives
Excellent project management skills; large scale project success is a plus
Tenured experience with large, complex organizational change management and the development and execution of communications strategy with proven results
Ability to see the bigger picture of what needs to be done, remain unflappable under pressure, and stay nimble if change is needed.
Digital and social media content development and publishing; employer brand content is a plus
Data analytics and measurement
Desire to engage leaders and teams as part of a community and help them feel proud of the company and our vision.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
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