Programme Director (FTC) - William Hill

WHO WE ARE

We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviours, and aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and emphasises personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning. Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.

Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a Programme Director on a 6 months fixed term contract with strong demonstrable experience in end-to-end delivery including creative services, technology, data, and change management. You will be acting as a focal point in a cross-functional team collaborating with subject matter experts, Client Partnership and strategy leads, to shape and implement solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for our clients. You will be comfortable managing other operating companies and wider Omnicom Group, external suppliers, and business stakeholders.

As a senior figurehead, you will bring a breadth of knowledge and experience in helping deliver global customer journey focussed strategy and analytics programmes, providing direction to others, and working autonomously. You will be well versed in leading globally distributed teams and confident in managing risk and change. You are a natural and confident leader, providing mentorship and career development to your team of project managers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• This a brand new client win that provides a fantastic opportunity for someone with exceptional communication skills to come in and be at the forefront of shaping the future of the agency as well as the client
• The role requires a steady hand to work with agency teams, client partners and stakeholders so is a role that offers a confident leader exposure to all senior teams
• As the senior operational lead this role would give you the opportunity to forge your own path and develop the careers of future stars
• You will be working with some of the smartest minds in the industry, at an award-winning agency on a forward thinking client
• No day will be the same – you will be constantly challenged to understand new technologies and find ways to harness them for the client and your teams

THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY

This role provides a huge opportunity for growth as this is just the beginning of the client relationship. By being at the cutting edge of everything new the agency is working on this role will provide the individual with opportunity to progress within the ePMO with opportunities such as VP of Delivery and COO part of the career development path.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Solid experience in a Programme Director or similar post. 
• Has a technical understanding of eCRM, digital display, website, content, DM, press, and OOH development. 
• Has a sound understanding of commercial strategy, production and full-service marketing processes. 
• Is a self-starter who can create and stress test robust yet flexible processes to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of projects across multiple channels and media. 
• Is organised and able to manage and prioritise workload under pressure across various work streams.
• Is accountable for delivery of all projects, ensuring both internal, external and client stakeholders are kept up to speed.
• Has experience in talent management.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We’re not a 9 stage interview process agency. We like to keep recruitment swift, lean and individual and find that 2 or 3 stages gives all parties the opportunity to get to know each other. Plus we have a team on hand to answer questions throughout the process.

We are RAPP. And we can’t wait to meet you.