Project Director

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 126,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in London is seeking a Project Director for a 6-month role, hybrid in London. You will lead large-scale multi-agency programmes, manage experiential and digital activations, and own budgets and external agency relationships.

You will report to senior stakeholders and play a pivotal role in shaping complex campaigns. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in senior project management, strong experience with PR and integrated campaigns, and a track record of delivering B2B or

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior project or programme management.
• Experience leading complex multi-agency programmes.
• Deep experience in experiential and events delivery—large-scale live experiences, roadshows or immersive activations for B2B or consumer audiences.
• Track record of managing PR agencies within integrated campaign programmes.
• Digital experience delivery—campaign websites, landing pages, and digital activations in an integrated campaign context.
• Strong commercial management background—budget ownership, supplier contracts, cost control.
• Experience coordinating multiple external agencies simultaneously, holding them to brief, timeline, and quality.
• Track record of managing senior stakeholders (Director and C-suite level) in large, complex organisations.

Skills

Senior project management

Multi-agency programmes

Experiential events delivery

PR campaigns

Digital campaign delivery

Commercial management

Agency coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Role: Project Director

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract duration: 6 Months

Day rate: £510 outside IR35

Essential experience

• 8+ years in senior project or programme management, with proven experience leading complex multi-agency programmes
• Deep experience in experiential and events delivery - including large-scale live experiences, roadshows, or immersive activations for B2B or consumer audiences
• Track record of managing PR agencies within integrated campaign programmes - understanding the relationship between earned media and physical activation
• Digital experience delivery - campaign websites, landing pages, and digital activations in an integrated campaign context
• Strong commercial management background - budget ownership, supplier contracts, cost control across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple external agencies simultaneously, holding them to brief, timeline, and quality
• Track record of managing senior stakeholders (Director and C-suite level) in large, complex organisations

Highly desirable

• Experience working within or alongside an in-house creative agency or production studio
• Background in B2B, technology, or Cyber Security campaign delivery
• Experience managing programmes with a clear behaviour-change or awareness objective - not just event delivery
• Familiarity with risk and governance frameworks for complex multi-supplier programmes
• Experience managing integrated programmes across physical and digital channels simultaneously

Education & professional development

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) desirable but not essential if experience is strong
• Active engagement with the events, experiential, or B2B marketing industry