Project/Program Manager

ABL Recruitment

Role: Project/Program Manager

Expected duration: 3 months with a view to extend and convert to permanent

Day rate: £350-£400 per day (PAYE)

Start: ASAP

Location: Remote (Office is in London) – all candidates must have a right to work – Note this role is not offered on a self-employed contractor basis.

We are looking for a driven and super organised Project Manager to join our client’s European Project Management function in cross channel marketing. This role will manage the execution and to day-to-day processes of the mass advertising campaigns and fixed marketing initiatives. Responsible for building effective partnerships with the Campaign Managers and Creative teams, they are able to manage creative development, production, localisation (where needed), and drive cross functional team alignment within the cross-channel marketing teams, business partners and external agencies. The Project Manager will manage omni channel integrated campaigns. The ideal PM will work independently or alongside other project managers, using their experience to provide solutions for the benefit of the project and the wider team.

To be successful in this role, the candidate will be able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced global environment, assess and manage risks on an ongoing basis. They understand project management best practices, are able to clearly define roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders, manage multiple end-to end creative workflows, and are able to proactively provide thoughtful solutions to address changes in timelines or feedback. They will be an organised self-starter with the ability to develop and implement processes and able to work alongside cross-functional teams to provide guidance for projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the development and execution of integrated campaigns of small to medium scale for UK and Europe from end to end.
• Manage campaign and program alignment meetings and creative reviews with senior leaders, stakeholders, and global partners.
• Responsible for project timings, costs, meetings, resources, scope, approvals, wash ups etc and functions as the main point of contact for the project.
• Determines project risk on an ongoing basis, escalating issues as needed.
• Partners with and manages creative teams – internal partners and / or external agencies. Manages creative asset development across multiple channels.
• Liaises with local and global teams and media agencies to agree formats and create deliverables lists for all channels.
• Manages transcreation and localisation of all assets (if required) through internal team or external agency, and guarantees accurate, timely and approved delivery (trafficking) to media owners.
• Collaborates with Producers, Post Producers, Resource Managers, Project Managers, Campaign Managers, and Creative Leads to identify and schedule resources based on campaign and individual initiative needs. Manages own projects in Workfront.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of process and supporting tools for project management.

  Basic Qualifications

• Fluency in English to mother tongue standard
• Experience in project management working with an in-house creative agency or external agency, delivering integrated omni channel campaigns
• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Production or similar or relevant experience
• Experience managing or working within global cross-functional marketing teams
• Proven experience in managing transcreation and localisation across multiple locales and channels: TV, radio, OLV, digital, press and D/OOH
• Expert knowledge in trafficking campaign assets
• In depth understanding of the Creative development and production processes
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, excellent prioritization skills
• Familiarity with project management software such as Workfront
• Expert in MS Office applications
• Confident and comfortable with new technology, eager to learn and master new tools