Project Manager - Privacy and Personalisation

Please note: Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.

Digital advertising has prided itself on two things, targeting and measurement. Both are changing.

We are seeing growing regulatory pressure on AdTech, a drive on the importance of privacy, and the upcoming demise of third party cookies. At the same time, audience's expectations of brands are changing, they are gravitating more and more towards brands they feel listen to them, understand them, and pay attention to their individual wants and needs.

We are looking to recruit a Project Manager who has already delivered projects, change and benefits in these two areas.

The role manages two cross-organistional projects:

* The Demise of 3rd party Cookies: the objective is to develop new ways to find audiences, and new ways to measure performance in view of the demise of third party cookies and the growth of privacy-first marketing.

* Personalisation: the objective is to optimise and personalise each moment of interaction across channels, to grow income, revenue and engagement.

This role plans the work that needs to be done, when it will be done and who's going to do it.

The post holder will manage proactive, enthusiastic and delivery oriented project teams within a matrix environment.

To succeed within the role, the post holder will need to build and sustain key stakeholder relationships, take ownership of project delivery and drive business satisfaction with delivered results.

This is a hybrid role, working from our South East Regional Hub - Horsham, West Sussex on average around once or twice per month and home working.

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030.

The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Here's a snapshot of some of the key work you'll be doing:

Project Delivery

• Lead the management of both projects working within a Waterfall / Agile methodology to deliver agreed outcomes and benefits.
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects on time, to budget and to the required standard in line with the standard project management methodology.
• Monitor and report on progress through all stages of delivery, from definition to handover into BAU and live operations.
• Ensure the projects and documentation are delivered within the defined governance process, with control and to the expectations of key stakeholders.

Communications

• Manage the expectations of key stakeholders throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Create and maintain a well- structured, professional project environment where each member fully understands their role and responsibilities within the project and is encouraged to deliver great results.
• Ensure enabling workstreams deliver to the plan and standards, to ensure benefits for, and alignment with, Project requirements.

Control

• Role model the appropriate functional governance, and instill strong disciplines within matrix teams.
• Track benefits and outcomes, highlighting any deviation to the Heads.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks; and monitor and drive the resolution of issues.
• Manage cross project dependencies to mitigate risks to the Society.
• Maintain control of the Project scope through effective reporting, communications and change control processes, consulting with key stakeholders as necessary.

Budgets, bidding and invoicing

• Effectively manage and control individual or multiple project budgets and expenditure forecasts, taking accountability for resources allocated and providing regular updates to the Heads.
• Take responsibility for resources allocated and provide regular updates to the Heads.
• Manage the PO/invoice and payment processes for relevant activity.

What we are looking for in you:

We think this is a great role and to add value we are seeking a match of these skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.

• Previous experience in managing privacy and personalisation projects.
• Certification in an industry standard project management methodology
• Proven successful delivery of complex projects for multiple business functions
• Extensive experience of stakeholder management, identifying, addressing and resolving differences between individuals and/or interest groups
• Proven experience leading a project team through matrix management
• Experience of using project management tools to manage development activity
• Extensive experience creating Gantt charts, including dependency chains and critical paths
• Experience in controlling, reconciling and reporting on projects
• Experience of analysing complex data to produce useful management information
• Experienced in budget forecasting and management and of leading process improvements.
• Experienced in GDPR, PECR, data protection and databases.

If you have a positive can-do approach to daily tasks and thrive in an inclusive people orientated environment then we'd love to hear from you!

How to apply & further information

For more information and to make an application, please see the job description, person specification and advert on our website:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/project-manager---privacy-and-personalisation-0091-south-east-london-hub/109/description/

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications via Indeed. Any applications received in this way will not be considered.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.Our values

We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity.

What's in it for you:

You'll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales.

We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

Great Annual Leave benefits - All staff receive 25 days annual leave on entry rising to 30 days after five years service and 31 days after six years service plus an additional Society day around Christmas. Staff can also carry over up to five days leave to the next leave year. We also offer a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme; access to private healthcare scheme; support for professional development after qualifying period and access to our employee assistance programme.

Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our colleagues the flexibility to vary their location between both the office and home. Core Hours- with agreement staff can work their 35 hours flexibly across Monday to Friday. Provided the core hours of 10:00-15:00 are covered start and finish times each date can be flexed (prorated for part time staff) If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at the interview stage so that we can consider your request.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horsham

Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Reference ID: 0091