Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s 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, we're 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: Technical Project Manager

Location: Bangalore, India

About the role:

OLIVER is a rapidly expanding creative services agency with a unique approach – we provide our clients with bespoke and dedicated teams that operate from inside their worlds. We prioritize innovation, collaboration, and seamless integration to transform our clients' marketing capabilities and become their closest partner.

The Technical Project Manager will serve as a key technical expert and strategic advisor, uniquely positioned within the client’s organisation to bridge complex technical solutions and marketing strategies. They will be responsible for accelerating the seamless integration of all existing platforms and new technologies into a single ecosystem.

They will also be tasked with evaluating and integrating third‑party technologies and collaborating with both OLIVER and client teams to implement solutions that drive overall marketing success.

What you will be doing:

Solution Architecture and Design:

Work with key OLIVER and client stakeholders to design and deliver integrated technical solutions.
Develop a deep understating of existing OLIVER, and client technologies and platforms
Understand the technical constraints and opportunities these technologies and platforms provide
Architect and oversee the technical integration of various third-party tools and platforms to also enhance marketing efficiencies and capabilities
Run and / or participate in requirement gathering workshops to understand, clarify and prioritise client business objectives against technical blockers
In essence, the role will be tasked to lead the seamless integration of all current and future technologies and systems into a single ecosystem

Technical Leadership:

Act as the primary technical liaison between OLIVER and client teams, ensuring alignment on strategic technical goals and integration of new technologies.
Lead the design and deployment of integrated and secure technology solutions tailored to client's marketing objectives.
Translate complex technical constraints, issues and opportunities into language which nontechnical stakeholders can understand, ultimately ensuring differing types of team members from a variety of backgrounds are engaged and buy into our mission
Liaise effectively with client and OLIVER third-party vendors

Hands On Technical Project Management & Stakeholder Management:

Develop project plans, timelines and budgets, ensuring timely and within-scope delivery of new technical projects and initiatives.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Define and maintain a deployment roadmap for all client technical initiatives and projects
Communicate project status, updates, and technical RAIDs to stakeholders, ensuring key client sponsors are kept updated on progress

Immersion & Business Understanding:

Build an in-depth knowledge of client's people, process and platforms, understanding what can be changed and what parameters must be worked within
Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders at all levels, understanding their differing requirements, business needs and blockers.
Provide expert advice and recommendations, facilitating technical discussions and workshops as necessary
Translate technical concepts into business value propositions
Work with client and OLIVER legal, compliance, IT and sourcing to ensure new technologies and AI can be approved for use quicker

Global Working and Time Management:

This will be a global role, not only working with Asia teams, so occasional after hours and early morning video conference calls will be necessary. However, it is important to note that flexibility and strong time management skills are expected to avoid burn out and excessively long working days.
The successful candidate will be expected to balance their own time, flexibly working or taking time in lieu to ensure a healthy work life balance is maintained.

What you need to be great in this role:

Bachelor’s degree in related field is required
Has a strong understanding of a wide range of marketing and automation tools and technologies.
Minimum of 8 years combined experience as a technical project manager, developer, solutions architect or similar relevant role
This should include, or have as additional, 3-4 years as a Solutions Architect, preferably for a large multi-national organisation
Hands on experience within software development, testing or production
Excellent technical understanding with a working knowledge of HTML, CSS and other languages etc.
Experience of presenting complex technical information to non-technical audiences
Ability to thrive within a fast paced, changing environment
Strong time management skills and the ability to be self-directed
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience of delivering technical solutions for regional or international brands / partners
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Eagerness to explore new technologies and push creative boundaries.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Dedication to achieving project goals and objectives.
Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies
Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical

Additional requirements

Availability to work onsite at client and OLIVER offices as required.
Ability to be flexible with their hours, whilst managing their work life balance

Req ID: 16710

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Our values shape everything we do:

Be Ambitious to succeed 

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible 

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work 

Be always learning and listening to understand 

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations 

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations 

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. 

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.