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Project ManagerDentsu Aegis Network
23 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsProject Manager, Administrator, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

The purpose of this role is to drive and oversee the delivery of the assigned projects to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints.
Job Description:
A BIT ABOUT US
Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, businesses and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.
ROLE PURPOSE
We’re recruiting a Project Manager to be the operational day-to-day lead on a key Dentsu Creative UK account. Working closely with our account leads across business units, you’ll be a proactive, driving force for trafficking and managing projects, ensuring all tasks are delivered on time and on budget. You’ll also be responsible for developing and establishing efficient processes and workflows, according to industry best practices.
The successful candidate will be a strong problem-solver, decision-maker and collaborator with exceptional communication and people management skills. They’ll also be brilliant at juggling multiple complex projects and possess a solid awareness of editorial and content requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Preparing and maintaining detailed production timelines to track progress across multiple workstreams
  • Managing workflows, adjusting tasks and deadlines accordingly
  • Organising all creative WIPs and following the correct creative approval process
  • Liaising with Account Management to ensure that the project timing plan and deliverables list are up to date
  • Tracking and managing team hours and expenses in collaboration with Account Management
  • Managing resourcing allocations with Resource Management, and sourcing the correct internal or external resource support as and when required
  • Sharing progress updates with clients and/or senior stakeholders, as required
  • Organising and attending regular status and resource meetings
  • Ensuring that all relevant financial documentation is kept up to date including quotes, and invoices / purchase order admin using Paprika
  • Ensuring quality control of the end product
  • Managing and maintaining meeting notes
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Demonstrable experience in project management, traffic management or an associated position in an agency environment
  • Experience in managing campaign project delivery is essential and experience in social media deliverables would be beneficial
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills, plus a sharp attention to detail
  • Solid organisational and multi-tasking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel) and project management software (Smartsheets, Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday, Planner etc.)
  • Experience in managing projects via Kanban methodology would be beneficial
  • Proven track record in problem solving and course correcting independently and proactively
WORKING WITH US
Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas at the intersection of brand, culture, and commerce. In an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving.
On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Skills Required

  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills

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