The Project Manager's focus is to successfully manage projects closely with their Account Management counterpart and act as a liaison between a wide range of internal teams and any third-party agencies. Although the Project Management function has an internal focus, they must also have direct client conversations.
The PM is responsible for ensuring timely, in-budget quality deliverables for cross channel projects in accordance with the agency's goals, balancing the details with the big picture.
The PM must be able to work resourcefully and efficiently (both independently and in teams), knowing when to escalate an issue.
The PM will line into and be supported by a Senior Project Manager, together they will work closely, with the SPM mentoring and developing the PM's Project Management skills through highlighting best practice. The SPM will be available to advise on project specific matters and as a first point of escalation for the PM. Where applicable the PM may be asked to directly line manage and support an APM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for managing deliverables for global cross channel content
Produce and maintain timing plans
Track and report on project status
Risk assessment of projects and collating work effort for any out of scope projects
Balancing internal stakeholder inputs against the scope
Managing multiple cross channel projects at one time, this may include a product launch
Prioritise tasks for other teams based on project delivery
Book internal resources and meetings as required
Assist and support team members as required
Be confident assessing projects based on project inputs and delays
Help to improve process in conjunction with other departments
Understand the impact of client decisions and able to advise as required
Taking advantage of opportunities to develop the wider team through training and guidance
Ensure challenges/concerns are communicated internally and externally in a timely manner
Be available to support the market team during market handover period.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

QUALIFICATION

Degree educated in a relevant transferable function (desirable but not required)

WORKING BACKGROUND

Demonstrated digital experience within an agency involved in website globalisation

Able to demonstrate depth of knowledge in project management tools

Experience working with responsive design, UX, user testing and external development teams (desirable)

Formal project management methodology experience e.g. Agile, Prince2 (desirable)

Experience of asset production and/or brochure production projects (desirable)

Luxury/automotive advertising experience is a plus but not required

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS AND OTHERS

Able to articulate and present ideas with conviction

Strong IT skills

Good numerical / financial understanding

Must have confidence to promote best practice of Digital function

Solid analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Highly organised with a true desire for detail

ATTRIBUTES

Able to multitask, prioritise workload and use time efficiently

Positive attitude towards challenging situations and able to provide direction to relevant teams

Approachable, outgoing and easy to work with

Adept at working effectively under pressure and meeting deadlines

Ability to work independently and in teams

Recognise opportunities to delegate tasks to more junior members of the team to aid development

Commercially aware