Programme Director

This role is seen as the part of the Leadership team on a large account or group of Middle East clients, which steers the programme of work to specifically identify efficiencies, whilst delivering the best in class work. 

• As the Programme Director at MediaMonks, you will collaborate with top global brands to develop and execute innovative production strategies, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. 
• You will drive projects forward, ensuring timely and exceptional delivery while fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment across various disciplines such as Social, Experiential, Platforms, Tech and design/animation.
• Your responsibilities include uniting our diverse talent pool, orchestrating seamless integration between different Capability teams, and overseeing the successful execution of projects across our network and production hubs. 
• You are accountable for requirements gathering and developing the scope which includes - budgets, timing and production strategy.
• In addition to managing the program of work, you will be tasked with analysing local market requirements, identifying pain points, and refining processes to meet specific regional needs. 
• You will collaborate with delivery teams to uphold quality, productivity, and efficiency standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives across several regions worldwide.
• As a key liaison for operational matters, you will swiftly address Capability flags and client issues, leading calibration meetings across markets and production hubs to foster strong relationships within the organisation. You will support local client teams in resolving servicing issues and collaborate with internal teams to optimise production resources and streamline processes.
• you will oversee the development of onboarding materials, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. 
• Your role is instrumental in driving growth, cultivating successful engagements, and contributing to the shared triumph of our projects.

• We are looking for a seasoned Program Director with 10+ years of experience managing brands within an agency environment
• You are experienced in stakeholder managements with tier one clients, who will seek your take, expertise and leadership on the production/delivery strategy
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Can lead negotiations in partnership with the client services team, particular focus on procurement and financial management
• Have a background in integrated production across multichannel such as Digital campaign, social, platform implementation, film production and nice to have on data integration.
• Experience in end-to-end timeline of a project from client briefing to delivery. Is able to successfully navigate the balance between creative ambition and pragmatic delivery.
• Identify and document specific ways of working and processes particular for your client, and internal teams. And be the driving force to implement them.
• Must have the know-how to speak to original productions, and the producer team to devise an approach during these phases. 
• possess a strong affinity for AI, a keen interest in piloting new technologies, and a proactive approach to exploring innovative solutions.
• Strong awareness and proven experience in line management, cultivating a team of PM’s and producers to create a healthy working environment, whilst delivering best in class work.
• Experience in working within a network to grow relationships between offices and capabilities and seek out the best skill sets for your portfolio

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About Media.Monks:

Media.Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. Since 2021, Media.Monks has combined diverse solutions—media, data, social, platforms, studio, experience, brand and technology services—to serve as a consultative partner integrating systems and workflows that deliver unfettered content production, scaled experiences and data science fueled by AI and the industry’s very best talent and teams.

Media.Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has earned a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23), and earns continual inclusion in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players (2020-23). It has also been named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023). Business Intelligence has recognized Media.Monks in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning, and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Media.Monks has earned the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-23), won a record number of FWAs, and a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

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