The Executive Product Lead will lead the implementation of a suite of CGAI products for a client and will manage the day-to-day delivery of key projects within the program.

The core expectation of this role is to collaborate with clients and agency partners to understand our clients' business objectives and deliver strategic, performance ready solutions from within the GCAI product suite, ensuring the highest quality of service standards are applied and the highest quality of work is delivered.

The Executive Product Lead will identify and solve obstacles through a deep understanding of how creativity, technology, data, automation and media coexist and will utilize an early-adopter mentality with regards to seeking out and implementing new technologies.

The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, a team player and empathetic leader who leads by example, is innovation focused and creatively inspired, and thrives under pressure. 

 

You Will:

Manage the development and implementation of a suite of 3D CGAI products Define scope for large 3D CGAI projects based on creative concepts and recommend approach including Ensure all 3D CGAI production compliance and best-practice processes are adhered to while maintaining a focus on mentorship Serve as a 3D CGAI team representative in inter-agency team situations and client facing meetings Lead the client’s 3D CGAI program and deploy and manage a team consisting of Product Managers from Coordinator through to Lead Collaborate across internal disciplines and with agency partners and clients and bring 3D CGAI subject matter expertise to every table Build internal teams and grow and mentor Product Managers and Product Leads Lead client and interagency communications across multiple time-zones and regions Learn from peers and leads; see every new brief and project as an opportunity to grow the skillset and pass that knowledge to the team Work with innovation product leads and other disciplines to define the product suite’s technical evolution, integrating new technology and tools with a focus on what's best for the craft and the work Build a structured onboarding and training program developed specifically for client’s 3D CGAI business needs to support emerging talent in building their skillsets Maintain communication with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure project is on track while allowing project product managers to manage day-to-day Ensure project product managers are maintaining client procurement processes including those that require cost consultant and/or client procurement team engagement Ensure project product managers are working with Operations team to manage all project documentation Ensure product managers are working closely with internal and client stakeholders to ensure all brand elements and design systems are upheld during the implementation of the product Identify and flag legal risks associated with projects early and engage appropriate parties both internally and with client to assess and mitigate; maintain full understanding of all project risks and escalate accordingly Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and external partners with an open-door policy to collaborate on ways of improving 3D CGAI workflows and efficiencies

 

You Have: 

10+ years of experience in an agency project/product manager or post-production producer position, with direct reports for at least 5 of those years Experience with digital content creation, real-time development and virtual/hybrid production High level of proficiency in content supervision, VFX and high-end rendering pipelines Strong leadership and team building skills Strong understanding of the 3D/CGI production pipeline and Unreal Engine Experience negotiating budget, scope, timeline, etc. and a focus on both client and agency alignment and collaboration Leading and mentoring junior team members in innovative production methods, with a focus on digital deliverables (paid and owned channels) Working independently with supporting key communication touch points to share information and direction with remote teams English fluency in written and oral communication

What We Offer:

Maternity and parental leave extra days Competitive benefits packages Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days Access to online services for families and new parents Diversity and Inclusion Board with 13 affinity groups Internal learning and development programs Enterprise-wide employee discounts And more…

 

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. To do so, we expect our team to 3 days per week in our office. 

 

The ask stems from our want to:

Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning Improve collaboration and team relationships. Increase employee engagement

 

This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

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