Project Manager

Posted 15 June 2023
Salary £70000 - £75000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Operations
Reference8364_1686907784
Contact NameMarkJames Search

Job description

Our Client a Well-Known Technology, Information & Internet Company, are looking for Project Manager to join their team working with colleagues in Italy, Spain, UK, Germany & France to deliver sold campaigns in the Brand Innovation Lab.

The Project Manager needs to manage internal and external resources and assets that lead to the delivery of all aspects of the campaign as defined by the pre-sale scope of work. Management requires ownership of all the mechanisms like Asana, Salesforce, and other project management tools once a project begins production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage internal and external resources and assets
  • Ownership of all the mechanisms like Asana, Salesforce and other project management tools
  • Build relationships with the Advertising Customer and with Sales
  • Technically validate and thoroughly scope a variety of different customer experiences, providing in depth functional requirements and timelines, aligned with creative, technical, legal teams, testing teams, etc.
  • Project manage complex campaigns from the conceptual phase to go live, utilizing various project management methodologies to ensure success
  • Constantly develop and drive new advertising product innovations that are outside of our standard product card by engaging with customers, creative teams and management to deliver unique solutions for our strategic advertising partners
  • Manage ad hoc requests for new advertising concepts that can be delivered rapidly in a quickly and thoroughly manner
  • Manage client meetings to assess goals, objectives and requests in terms of advertising solutions to drive forward required solutions
  • Work cross-functionally to manage bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, balance the business needs versus technical constraints, and maximize business benefit.
  • Develop overall solution plans that meet operational requirements, project manage the execution of custom advertising solutions and ensure that stakeholders have all the inputs required.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years Project Management experience in successfully managing and delivering projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, providing clear direction, setting performance expectations, and fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
  • Execute project plans, monitor progress, and proactively address deviations to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Effectively communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships and managing expectations. Facilitate productive meetings, conduct regular project reviews, and address any concerns or issues raised by stakeholders.
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential roadblocks. Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges, make informed decisions, and ensure project success.

This is a full time, hybrid (2-3 days in the London office) contract for an initial 9 month period with the possibility to extend and/or become permanent, although this is not guaranteed. The contract is an Inside IR35/PAYE contract role paying £360 per day PAYE.

Please apply online for consideration.