Implementation Director

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Implementation Director (6 Month-FTC)

Location: London UK (Hybrid working- 1 day a week from our London offices)

About the role:

As the Implementation Director at OLIVER you will play a pivotal role in leading and driving the successful execution of implementation projects. You will be tasked with optimising processes within our Implementation framework and ensuring best practices are upheld across the organizationand set up for any new OLIVER client. This position requires a dynamic leader adept at managing complexworkflowsand fostering strong client and internal relationships. Ideally you have exposure in the advertising space in a social media/ digital heavy environment.

What you will be doing:

• Organic Social Implementation

• Process Improvement:

• • Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to improve Implementation processes and take initiative to implement enhancements.

• • Challenge colleagues to push for best practice solutions across people processes and tools driving continuous improvement.

• Risk Management & Escalation:

• • Own the risk assessment process for implementations ensuring potential issues areidentifiedand mitigated effectively.

• • Act as escalation support for medium-sized implementations managed by yourself or an Implementation Manager providing guidance and strategic input.

• Relationship Management:

• • Own and cultivate senior internal and client relationships ensuring both parties needs and expectations are met.

• • Lead key internal and client-facing kick-off meetings to set the stage for project success.

• Leadership and Team Management:

• • Line manage Implementation Managers ensuring effective leadership and development within the team.

• • Accountable for the successful delivery of medium and large complex implementations meeting scope time and budget requirements.

• Resource Management:

• • Provide innovative solutions to internal resourcing challenges to ensuretimelydelivery by project teams.

• Project and Client Management

• • Build andmaintaincomprehensive implementation plans aligned with client expectations and of key milestone dates anddependancies.

• • Lead regular client status meetings tomaintaintransparency and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Expertiseand Compliance:

• • Serve as the subject matter expert on actions and best practices within the Implementation framework.

• • Manage timesheet compliance escalations ensuringtimelyresolution and adherence to company policies.

What you need to be great in this role:

• Extensive experience in implementation management with a record of delivering successful complex projects.
• Social-First experience ideally within advertising/ Marketing

• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising Implementation Managers.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a strategic focus on client satisfaction.

• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resource management.

• Excellent communication organizational and multitasking skills.

• Experience with project management software/tools

• Relevant certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are desirable.

Req ID: 16380

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BeAmbitiousto succeed

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OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

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