Job title: Project Manager
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: FX
Pay interval: Daily
Pay rate: GBP £400.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 13/02/2025
Job ID: 82995

Job Description

Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic marketing and communications team focused on delivering high-impact creative projects. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of design initiatives, optimizing creative workflows, and ensuring operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, adaptable professional with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. If you enjoy making an impact and driving creative solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

  • Oversee and manage multiple creative projects, serving as the primary point of contact for creative teams, stakeholders, and business partners.
  • Facilitate project intake, assess resource needs, and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear, accurate project briefs and effectively translate requirements for the creative team.
  • Develop detailed project workback schedules and communicate timelines to relevant teams.
  • Track project milestones, proactively drive progress, and ensure timely approvals and delivery.
  • Maintain clear and organized documentation within project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).
  • Lead project kickoff meetings, review sessions, and leadership discussions while documenting key takeaways and action items.
  • Operate with a sense of urgency and adaptability to meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Ensure all creative deliverables align with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and quality standards.
  • Identify potential blockers and proactively collaborate on solutions to keep projects on track.
  • Champion best practices in creative workflow management and process optimization.

Who You Are:

  • A seasoned project manager with 4-5 years of experience in creative project management, either within an agency or an in-house creative team.
  • Skilled in overseeing design and marketing projects across various channels, including branding, email, web, digital advertising, CRM, OOH, and print.
  • Adept at coordinating large cross-functional teams and driving alignment across complex creative initiatives.
  • A strong communicator who can clearly articulate project goals, expectations, and updates.
  • Resilient and adaptable in response to evolving priorities and unexpected challenges.
  • Passionate about organization, efficiency, and continuously improving processes.
  • Experienced in utilizing project management software, particularly Jira and Smartsheet.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful creative campaigns while streamlining processes and ensuring seamless execution. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to connect!