This is an exciting opportunity for a process orientated, ambitious Project
Manager to become a key part of a forward-thinking and growing team. As well
as working closely with a Senior PM or PD, supporting them with all aspects of
project management on large-scale complex projects, you will also be
responsible for owning and running smaller projects independently, delivering
integrated work across a range of exciting clients, ensuring consistency and
quality of delivery.
As the common thread on complex initiatives, you will be responsible for
supporting the integration of creative components from account, planners,
designers, copywriters, producers, and social media strategists (among
others).
Motivated and keen to apply your knowledge you will begin to take
responsibility for larger projects, bring an integrated team's vision to life,
defining scope, budget, key milestones, timelines, and deliverables and
ensuring that these deliverables connect with creative intent and meet time
specifications and quality goals.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within
a creative environment as part of a dynamic & fast-paced team!

Responsibilities

• Obtain project briefs from clients and ensure the right information is secured to enable the project team to successfully meet client needs


• Development and implementation of project plans/schedules


• Development of project budgets/estimates based on the project plans/schedules


• Development of project scopes of work


• Oversee budgeting and resourcing of projects


• Facilitate end to end delivery maintaining the project to time and budget


• Maintain regular contact with clients and troubleshoot or escalate project risks as required


• Liaise with and manage third party agencies on behalf of clients


• Evaluate all projects upon completion, including future recommendations for client consideration


• Help mentor and support junior team members and ensure you and your staff are constantly developing abilities through Edelman University and other training, including on-the-job training and mentoring


• Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal


• Work with account leads to introduce existing clients to relevant and new Edelman capabilities, including resources outside of your own group, to advance their business goals


• Assist with the development of accurate project budgets using the firm 's financial system and effectively work within account budget parameters and deadlines


• Manage day-to-day client budget issues to resolution


• Track and monitor project financials (eg. budget vs. actual)

Skills and Experience

• ‎2-4yrs experience working within a top global communications, advertising, or marketing in a project management (or equivalent production) role, with experience working in cross-functional teams.


• Good understanding of processes, workflows, tools and methodologies with knowledge of how to develop a clear project plan and documentation of deliverables, schedules and budgets for projects in Statements of Work


• Demonstrate understanding of core financial constructs including revenue, profitability, pricing structures (hourly vs. retainer accounts), budgeting and forecasting


• Experience of managing projects between £‎50-100k+


• Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills

Attributes

• Passion for cutting edge creative and innovation


• Highly motivated with a positive and collaborative problem-solving attitude


• Is flexible, pragmatic, detail oriented, organised, showcasesinitiative and remains calm in a fast-paced environment


• Multitask and balance conflicting priorities


• Strong communication and presentation skills and comfortable interacting with stakeholders and managing clients' relationships.


• Ambition to start leading small to medium projects and taking responsibility
  If you are interested in this opportunity please do apply now!

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