Octagon
AccountDirector(ProjectManagement&Operations)(PaymentServicesClient)
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“Account Director (Project Management & Operations) (Payment Services Client) at Octagon. Skills: Project management, Operations management, Client management. Develop, implement and manage processes. Manage scopes, budgets, resources”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
EST hours required, Flexibility to travel, Work weekends or holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years’ experience, Experience creating new processes, Ability to work as part of a team, Ability to tackle problems effectively and independently, Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency with Project Management tools
Nice to Have
Agency/client service experience, Sports sponsorship background
What You'll Do.
implement and manage processes
procurement and finance tracking
Support business lead with finance and revenue tracking
Develop and manage finance tracker
Support new project resource requests
Align resourcing to client needs
Align scopes with resources and staff
Manage scope paperwork
Manage finance documentation
Serve as a thought partner
Support account leads
challenges and growth opportunities
Act as day-to-day contact for clients
and effective communication
Suggest processes to improve communication
Suggest processes to improve efficiency
Suggest processes to improve work delivery
Identify and escalate issues or potential risks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal account team; Internal specialties; Key partners
Communication Scope
Team communication; Client communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
***Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA. EST hours will be required. Do you have an interest in sports and entertainment sponsorship, combined with experience in finance, operations and project management? Are you a collaborative self-starter who can connect dots and juggle multiple projects at a time? Do you thrive on bringing order and structure to a fast-moving complex environment? If so, this could be your next career move within our Client Services team, supporting one of our largest global clients that moves quickly at the center of sports sponsorship. We are looking for a strong, organized and dynamic Account Director to join our team. In this role, you’ll work directly with the account Vice President to build and manage the operational foundation of a large, established, and innovative client account, that is growing quickly. You will work across team to develop structure and processes that allow our agency to be more nimble and deliver quickly and creatively for our client. This role will work across our internal account team and specialties (finance, creative, experiential, legal, etc) to stay organized, adhere to timelines, and manage resources. This person will also play an important client facing role, as a key point of contact for all account operations and client-related project management needs, supporting with projects moving from inception to delivery across integrated agency teams. This is a unique opportunity to drive efficiency and management across one of our biggest and most dynamic account teams, activating at some of the world’s biggest sports partnerships. This person will thrive on new challenges and provide flexibility to jump into new projects and solve problems. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, de
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