Junior Transcreation Project Manager - 12 month FTC

McCann Manchester Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advertising is looking for a Junior Transcreation Project Manager in London. This role involves managing client accounts, project lifecycles, and collaborating with local and remote teams. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in handling complex projects in the advertising sector. The company offers a supportive hybrid work environment with a variety of employee benefits to promote well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Group income protection

Time Well Taken days

Mental health support

On-site massages and haircuts

Free breakfast and snacks

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in project and account management at a transcreation or ad agency.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Competency in two or more languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project lifecycle including client interactions and resource decisions.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets and manage client feedback.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage remote teams

Experience with print and digital projects

Client-facing experience

Expertise in translation processes

Tools

CAT tools

Workflow tools

Job description

ID 5353

Job Description

Junior Transcreation Project Manager

12-month FTC

Craft Translation team

Hybrid working from McCann Worldgroup Offices at Bishopsgate/London

Craft Translation, part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, is seeking an enthusiastic client-facing Junior Transcreation Project Manager. The role involves hybrid working from 135 Bishopsgate, London, and managing a variety of fast-moving Marcom accounts.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

1. Owning overall responsibility for clients and full project lifecycle including quoting, execution, planning, account development, and continuous improvement
2. Collaborating with team members across time zones, making resource decisions based on client needs and budgets
3. Identifying client needs and opportunities beyond individual project scopes
4. Managing and helping craft the team’s business plan and P&L
5. Meeting or exceeding revenue and margin targets
6. Responding efficiently and professionally to client feedback
7. Cultivating existing client relationships, moving from satisfaction to high satisfaction
8. Acting on potential growth leads within existing accounts

Required skills include:

• Proven experience handling print and digital projects
• Bonus: experience with e-commerce projects
• Ability to manage both local and remote teams
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency with CAT and workflow tools
• Project and account management experience at a transcreation or ad agency
• Client-facing experience handling complex projects
• Expertise in translation/transcreation processes in marketing/advertising

Our ideal candidates are energetic, passionate, curious, and meticulous. They thrive under pressure, are team players, and are highly organized and goal-focused. Competency in two or more languages is a plus.

More than just a paycheck, we offer benefits such as holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, and group income protection. Additional perks include:

• Time Well Taken days
• Mental health and coaching support via MyndUp and Headspace
• Hybrid work with 3 days in the office
• On-site massages, haircuts, manicures, and a dog-friendly office
• Free breakfast, snacks, drinks, and rooftop social events
• Monthly agency gatherings
• Access to learning platforms like SPARK and LinkedIn Learning
• Your birthday off
• A tree planted in your name for each McCanniversary
• Cycle to Work scheme with facilities
• Partner discounts and financial advice

Please only apply if eligible to work in the UK and able to work onsite in London. No recruiters, please.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

At McCann Worldgroup, we believe diversity and engagement are essential to our mission. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel empowered and valued. Our initiatives include sourcing diverse talent, engaging emerging talent, mitigating bias in recruitment, diversity training, and supporting community programs.

Craft is a global network of over 1,300 creative professionals, delivering award-winning work across languages, channels, and cultures, driven by data and innovative technology.