Budget Project Manager

As a Budget Project Manager at OMG in Montreal, your primary responsibilities include managing all aspects of a client's budget, establishing client relationships, supervising budget project coordinators, and reporting to clients on budget performance. You'll also coach team members on billing processes and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

To qualify for the Budget Project Manager position at OMG, you should have a post-secondary degree in accounting or finance, along with at least 3 years of experience in budget or project management, preferably in the media industry. Strong interpersonal skills, fluency in both French and English, and a solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel are also essential.

OMG offers multiple opportunities for advancement and includes numerous hours of training each year for its Budget Project Managers. Additionally, there’s an internal mentoring program designed to inspire and guide professionals in their career journey.

Working as a Budget Project Manager at OMG comes with favorable working conditions including a hybrid model, a flexible schedule, and 5 paid long weekends a year. They also provide 100% employer-paid insurance from day one and additional perks like travel insurance and public transit discounts.

The culture at OMG is vibrant and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on team spirit and social connections. Budget Project Managers have opportunities to engage in social events, celebrate milestones, and enjoy a collaborative environment where colleagues often become friends.

Managing client relationships effectively involves being proactive, attentive, and transparent. Start by understanding the client's needs and expectations. Regularly communicate updates about budget status, discrepancies, and provide insights into how their budget is performing. Prioritize building trust through consistent follow-ups and delivering on promises.

Certainly! When discussing budget reporting and analysis, highlight specific tools you’ve used to prepare reports. Share examples where your analysis drove critical decision-making and how you conveyed complex information in an easily digestible manner to your clients or team members.

In answering this, narrate a specific example where you identified a discrepancy. Explain your analytical approach, how you communicated with the team to investigate the root cause, and what proactive steps you took to resolve the issue and prevent recurrence in the future.

Discuss your time management skills and techniques like prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact. Emphasize using tools and methods like to-do lists or project management software to keep track of tasks, and the importance of open communication with your team to delegate when necessary.

When responding, mention developing tailored training sessions, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging a culture of continuous learning. Highlight any frameworks you might have used in the past and the success that came from up-skilling your team members.

Share your experience with specific tools like Microsoft Excel, MediaOcean, or any other relevant software. Talk about how you use these tools to streamline budget management processes, track expenses, and generate detailed reports.

Explain your approach to understanding contractual obligations and how you share this information with your team. Mention implementing checklists and regular audits to ensure adherence throughout the budgeting process while fostering a culture of accountability.

Emphasize the importance of data analysis in forecasting and decision-making. Discuss how analyzing past budget performances helps in setting realistic future budgets, spotting trends, preparing for contingencies, and ultimately leading to financial efficiency.

Talk about viewing feedback as an opportunity for improvement. Explain how you actively solicit feedback, listen to client concerns, and adjust your strategy accordingly while keeping clients informed of changes to build and maintain trust.

Answer this by aligning your personal values with OMG's culture and mission. Talk about what excites you about the advertising industry and how you believe your skills can contribute to OMG’s success while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and progressive workplace.