14 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsProject Manager, Administrator, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationManchester, United Kingdom

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Description

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.
We’re powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.
We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.
THG Studios
We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative and Production Agency.  We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted creative and content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Strategy and complete end to end Project Management and Client Service which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional outputs.
Role: Project Manager
Project Management - About the team.
The Project Management team are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of agency services across the full client portfolio. This team is 15 strong and is integral to the business and project success. The team continue to grow and develop delivery skills day to day, strive to deliver consistently high standards, whilst at the same time thriving in the fast-paced creative agency environment.
Role
The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects on time, to budget and to client expectations. This role is the knowledge holder for key accounts and projects working closely with internal functions and stakeholders. The role is client facing with ownership and responsibility for timings, resourcing, budget management whilst aligning and promoting agency process throughout.
Key responsibilities
  • Triage client briefs, bringing your delivery experience to each creative project.
  • Work closely with Project Lead to cost projects in a commercially and operationally efficient manner.
  • Build project plans and milestones aligned to scope and client expectations.
  • Ensure resources are allocated to projects at each phase aligned to budget and scope.
  • Manage the project budget and maintain status, analysing systems data throughout.
  • Lead project communications - including, kick-offs, status meetings, team stands ups and follow up with timely communication.
  • Maintain all project documentation and system requirements to hight standards throughout the lifecycle.
  • Clearly navigate the dependencies and risks both internally and with clients.
  • Ensure all stakeholders are clear and kept accountable for their contributions to the project and the delivery success.
  • Deliver agency system first response to all project reporting and status requirements.
  • Proficient in coordinating various individuals and teams from across the agency, including production, creative, design, and account management.
  • Key point of contact and knowledge holder for allocated projects.
  • Identify projects risk and seek support for mitigation and solutions where needed.
  • Manage expectations by ensuring creative or production ideas are realistic and achievable and be the voice of reason as project risks increase or scope changes.
Skills & experience
  • 2+ years experience of project management in a creative agency
  • Client facing experience in an agency
  • Stong attention to the detail and analytical approach
  • Proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude and solution focused
  • Confident communicator (in person and on email)
  • Ability to remain calm and motivate others
  • Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels and stages of a project
  • Interest and appreciation of high-quality creative output
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Skills Required

  • Project Management
  • Client Facing
  • Communication Skills

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