Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of client projects and campaigns, covering scope, planning, resourcing, budget, quality and risk. Acting as the delivery counterpart to the Account Manager, the role owns job financials and is accountable for delivering work on time, on budget and to the required standard.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of client projects end-to-end: define scope, build plans and schedules and manage execution to completion
• Select and apply the appropriate delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid) for each project
• Plan and secure resources across creative and delivery teams, balancing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Manage trafficking and workflow to optimise utilisation and protect deadlines
• Manage scope and change control to protect margin, and give timely financial updates to Finance and Client Services
• Own quality assurance, risk and issue management, change management and continuous improvement of delivery processes
• Act as the delivery partner to the Account Manager and communicate clearly with all stakeholders while supporting more junior colleagues

Required profile

• Established expertise in project management, ideally within an agency
• Proven financial and commercial management of projects
• Strong resource and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English

Required skills

• Strong command of project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, AgilePM or PMI-ACP certification (desirable)
• Experience with Kantata or similar professional-services automation tools (desirable)
• B2B and/or energy-sector experience (desirable)

To apply, candidates follow the online application process and submit a CV and cover letter; the closing date for applications is 24 November at noon.