Project Manager

at  Sleeping Giant Media

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

ROLE: Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Client Services - AM Team
LOCATION: Folkestone, Kent/Hybrid - The candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to visit our office in Folkestone for training/team days/client meetings. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three days a week in our office.
DURATION: Full Time. Working Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm (37.5 hours weekly).

OVERVIEW

Sleeping Giant Media is a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency with clients across the UK and Europe. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team and support the delivery of digital marketing projects.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery in terms of deadlines, briefs, and budgets. You will collaborate with Strategic Account Managers to develop detailed project plans, coordinate teams, and provide updates. You will act as the main point of contact for all projects assigned to you and ensure our work meets the highest standards.
We champion diversity and flexibility, and we value the unique contributions of every team member. If you’re excited about tackling fresh challenges and growing your skills in project management, we’d love to hear from you.
And finally, would you love to be part of the team of Giants that achieves our Times Top 100 Employer status, an industry-leading Employee Net Promoter Score and our Carbon Negative Commitment?
If the answer is yes, and you feel that this specific role is right for you, then we want to talk.
You should expect all the usual benefits, unlimited holiday, health plans, cash plans, paid sick, flexible working, etc…But most importantly, the flexibility, support, and encouragement to develop your own career are in line with our mission to Awaken Potential.
The successful candidate will be a strategist, a Sleeping Giant Media brand ambassador, a powerful relationship manager and an effective project manager. You will lead, develop and understand digital strategies for our clients, and ensure they are delivered to an exceptional standard by working effectively with all teams in the department. You will be capable of communicating Search (SEO/PPC/Content) related material to a high level. You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients’ accounts across multiple industries. You’ll be responsible for a team of strategists to help grow them into future strategic account managers themselves.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven project management experience (5+ years)
• Experience in digital marketing, digital marketing tools like Google Analytics and Google Ads and using project management tools (e.g., Asana, G Suite)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and complex project requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A passion for excellence and innovation

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We’re looking for driven, passionate, and knowledgeable individuals.
If you’re just starting on your journey, you need to want to learn, to put in the effort, and to recognise opportunities. If you’re already on your career path, you need to be good at what you do, and want to help others in their journeys!
But above all, you’ll need to wear CAPES - That is, you have to be a great Communicator, Accountable, Positive, Effective, and Self-Aware. This world is all about growth, and you’ll be no different.

THE ROLE

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously including timelines, and budgets
• Developing and updating project plans
• Coordinating activities between teams and stakeholders
• Track and report project progress, address issues, and analyse campaign performance to improve results.
• Supporting proposal development and upsell opportunities
• Ensuring quality control of deliverables

At Sleeping Giant Media, we are more than just a digital marketing agency, we are a purpose-driven community committed to excellence, innovation, and positive impact. Since 2008, we’ve grown by building meaningful relationships and nurturing the potential of our team members. Part of our success is through our values - we all have to wear CAPES. That is, we have to be a great Communicator, Accountable, Positive, Effective, and Self-Aware.

• Communicator: We prioritise transparency and relationship-building in all our interactions.
• Accountable: We take ownership of our actions, knowing that trust is essential.
• Positive: We approach challenges with enthusiasm and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective: We innovate to deliver outstanding work efficiently.
• Self-Aware: We are committed to continuous learning and growth, both personally and professionally