Project Manager

MRM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager to oversee delivery for key global clients, particularly in digital brand campaigns and transformations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience in a digital environment, focusing on client collaboration and data-driven initiatives. This role includes managing timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within a digital environment.
• Background in Energy category is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of agency scope for a key global account.
• Manage digital transformation and campaign initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with global agency partners.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Campaigns

Data Analysis

Client Collaboration

Job description

Overview

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Department: Client Services/Operations

Job Title: Project Manager

Salary / Benefits: DOE

Experience: 5+ years + working within digital environment (Agency or Client). Energy category experience would be advantageous.

Language: English

Reports to: Global Business Lead

Stakeholders:

• Lauren Ahearn (Global Business Lead)
• Julian Storeton-West (General Manager)
• Devika Valsaraj (Regional Director, People & Talent)

Travel Optional: Dubai-based. Willingness to travel to be seconded partially in KSA a consideration.

The Agency

MRM is a leading marketing agency. Through a strong foundation in strategy, data science, technology and creativity, MRM helps transform businesses by helping brands grow meaningful relationships with people.

MRM was named a “Best Workplaces for Innovators” by Fast Company, B2B Agency of the Year from the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), a five-years-and-counting run as Gartner “Leader” in Global Marketing Agencies Magic Quadrant from 2017-2020.

MRM is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) and a top agency in the McCann Worldgroup network, with 35-plus offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The Role

• Project Management/Operations Lead for one of our key global (Energy) accounts.
• Oversee and drive delivery of agency scope for the client, including:
  • Digital Brand Campaigns - Global and Market Sponsorships (F1/Golf/Football) banner/social
  • Digital Transformation Initiatives - Marketing Technology, AI, Lead Generation, CRM
  • Data and Analytics
• Managing the digital delivery process from start to finish, including SOW, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on brief and within budget, mainly across digital transformation and campaign initiatives.
• Maintain strong collaboration with global agency partners and third parties, internally and externally.
• Weekly reporting/recording for the client and the project team (including resource forecasting and burn)
• Comfortable working with data/lead generation projects

The Proof

• Previous Project Management/Operations experience for one (or more) global clients.
• A history of working in digital/web agencies and environments.
• Delivery of multiple digital projects and campaigns, including Digital Transformation (DT) i.e. Data/AI/MarTech
• Thorough understanding of agency project process, across briefing through delivery ensuring jobs are managed well financially and are efficiently using resources to meet client needs.
• Track record of executing and delivering on S/M/L global digital programs

The Person

• Confident and clear – able to deliver thinking to clients as well as team.
• Ability to handle client expectations for tight deadlines, with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Ability to flawlessly manage multiple projects with effective ease.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be a team player working across a range of clients and teams (creative, tech, analytics).
• Always testing new tools, implementing improvements and new ways of doing things across the business delivery process.