Senior Project Manager

at  Ogilvy UK

Department: Consulting
Location: London
Contact type: 6-Month FTC
Full Time/Part time: Full Time
Reporting into: Project Director

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated expertise as a Senior Project Manager in a creative agency or similar environment.
• Proficiency in effective project setup, budgeting, resource control, management, and reporting.
• Experience working on integrated accounts and understanding the dynamics of global projects.
• Financial acumen to manage project budgets, monitor financial status, manage finance admin and forecast resource allocation.
• Proactive approach to identifying potential project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project tools, processes, and platforms.
• Experience in strategic meeting scheduling to ensure comprehensive team participation.
• Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to maintaining high-quality standards across project documentation and deliverables.
• Solution-oriented mindset, particularly in challenging scenarios.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate change and innovation in a dynamic work environment.
• Understanding of evolving trends within the creative industry.
• Experience within a consultancy or a multidisciplinary agency a plus.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the execution of integrated projects with our consulting group as part of the larger creative agency. In this capacity, you will ensure the successful delivery of integrated & consulting projects, spanning from client briefings to the final asset handover.
As a Senior Project Manager, your wealth of experience will shine as you take charge of intricate project landscapes. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams towards efficient collaboration, ensuring project milestones are met with precision. Drawing from your extensive background, you will orchestrate the synchronisation of resources, from creative minds to technical wizards, facilitating an environment where ideas transform into tangible results. Your strategic vision and seasoned judgment will drive projects forward, adapting to changing requirements and unforeseen challenges while keeping the broader business goals in focus.
Moreover, you will be a beacon of leadership, providing mentorship and guidance to more junior team members in the business. Your ability to impart knowledge and insights will foster the growth of upcoming project managers, elevating the overall proficiency of our teams. Within this role, your strong communication and interpersonal skills will establish you as a go-to collaborator, working in harmony with account managers, creatives, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified approach that exceeds client expectations. Your dedication to detail will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards our agency is renowned for, ensuring that every project deliverable is of impeccable quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary liaison between diverse agency disciplines to synchronise resources.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of integrated projects, ensuring their seamless completion.
• Foster strong relationships with project teams, the commercial division, and the PMO Lead.
• Develop a comprehensive grasp of the client’s remuneration and commercial model.
• Monitor project finances and proactively address resource allocation concerns.
• Effectively manage project schedules, adhering to scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring smooth delivery.
• Collaborate adeptly with multi-agency teams for seamless project execution.
• Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of industry-standard project tools, processes, and platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the resource manager and PMO Lead for effective resource management.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, precision, and excellence across project documentation.
• Can demonstrate great organisation
• Proven ability to uphold process
• Curious to learn and understand new specialisms
• Efficiency driven and eager to help contribute to operational developments
• Can raise issues to mitigate risks with proposed solutions.
• Effective Resource Coordination: Serve as the key link between different departments within the agency to synchronise resources efficiently for optimal project execution.
• Proficient Project Management: Display expertise in managing project setup, budgeting, and resource coordination while comprehensively understanding the client’s commercial model.
• Risk Management and Collaboration: Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring smooth delivery by adeptly collaborating with multi-agency teams.
• Industry Awareness and Meeting Organisation: Stay updated on industry-standard project tools, processes, and platforms. Strategically plan meetings to ensure comprehensive team involvement.
• Exemplary Documentation: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, precision, and excellence across all project documentation.