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Project CoordinatorDentsu Aegis Network
10 days ago
  • LevelJunior
  • ProfessionsProject Manager, Administrator, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Introduction
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce, and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.
Dentsu International is a global leader that specialises in Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Retention to enable clients to keep “winning” whilst ensuring customer growth and experience is at the very forefront for their businesses.
We’re currently hiring a Project Co-Ordinator to work in our Global Media Platforms team, the role is hybrid/remote based occasionally from our London office.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to enable the smooth running of a new client implementation on third party media planning & reporting tool by supporting the project manager with the operation of project management processes and activities on their behalf.
Key Responsibilities
  • Project Governance and Compliance – Lead and monitor the execution of the implementation projects aligned with project/programme governance arrangements and organization policies. Ensure that throughout the project deliverables and deadlines are being met by all parties, and meetings are being setup with the relevant stakeholders.
  • Project Plans and Controls - Establish and maintain appropriate plans and controls, as defined by the project manager, aligned to stakeholder needs and/or organisation standards, to ensure implementations run smoothly and are effectively tracked. Responsible for leading internal status calls with the client teams. Support the project manager in identifying improvements to future projects based on previous learnings and to document changes on processes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement/Communications Management - Main point of contact when engaging with the supplier and the client teams. Responsible for understanding the client needs and sharing them with the supplier to ensure platform will be built successfully.
  • Project Risks and Issues Management - Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate.
  • Guidance and Support - Provides advice and guidance to the client team during the implementation and liaise with the supplier key requirements from dentsu GPM team and the client team.
  • Global Media Platforms team collaboration – work closely with the Junior Project Manager to learn the implementation processes and get confidence to start leading these projects. Work together with the BAU/operations team to ensure a smooth transition once projects are finished and ensure processes within the team are consistent.
Person Specification
Media/Technology Related:
  • Experience in delivering projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous media software management experience working with technology suppliers essential to be successful in this role
  • Experience in generating and maintaining process documentation
Soft Skills:
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • High attention to detail & organised
  • Detailed planning approach to day-to-day activities
  • Ability to work autonomously and a self-motivator who is proactive with a positive attitude
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
  • Methodical thinking and planning approach to problem solving
  • Takes ownership of their own development
  • Flexible and innovative remote working behaviour to ensure synergy with rest of the team and direct line manager
What we offer
This is a Remote/Hybrid role. The team is based from our London office on occasion, although the majority of time can be home based.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs which includes:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Company-provided Medical Healthcare
  • Generous Pension provisions
  • Health and Wellness benefits
  • Volunteering days
  • Life Assurance
  • Working in diverse teams where you can make a real impact.
  • Exciting and rewarding environment.
  • Varied work across industries
Inclusion and Diversity
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
About dentsu
Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy – our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.

Skills Required

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication Skills

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