Project Director

Dentsu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency is seeking an Integrated Project Director to lead project delivery, ensuring client objectives are met within time and quality constraints. This role requires strong relational skills and a knack for managing integrated campaigns, particularly in the financial services sector. The right candidate will collaborate creatively, supporting a team while ensuring operational excellence and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should be prepared for a professional environment that values diversity and includes flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering integrated campaigns.
• Experience on global accounts in financial services is advantageous.
• Ability to work with creatives and agency producers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure agency processes are followed for project delivery.
• Liaise with Business Leadership for project updates.
• Manage financial documentation for projects.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Integrated campaign delivery

Relationship building

Creative collaboration

Operational oversight

Job description

The purpose of this role is to drive and oversee the delivery of the assigned projects to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints.

Job Description

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, businesses and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu's Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.

Role Purpose

The Integrated Project Director role is the operational day-to-day lead on key client accounts and specific projects. You are a driving force behind their account(s) and projects from an operational, commercial and creative standpoint. You are consistently engaged and proactive, demonstrating passion for creative and technology, sharing this with the teams during the process, improving the creative product and overall operational experience for both colleagues and clients alike.

As Project Director, you will provide oversight and ownership for the successful delivery of all integrated projects, working hand-in-hand with the Business Leadership team, managing scope of work, timings and budgets in close partnership. You will be responsible for driving multi-disciplinary functions, executing across complex accounts, and delivering successful multi-channel campaigns. You will oversee large pieces of client business with input into annual scopes of work and resource management, ensuring profitability alongside the Business Leadership team.

The right candidate will have a proven track record of delivering integrated campaigns, with a particular appreciation for ATL channels / TV and will be able to work and build strong relationships with creatives and a team of agency producers. Previous experience of working on global accounts and clients in financial services would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensures agency processes are followed to deliver great integrated creative, including ensuring the Business Leadership, Resource Management, and broader Project Management teams are up to date with the flow of incoming briefs, and status of live projects.
• Consistently liaises and collaborates with Business Leadership to ensure that project timing plans, deliverables lists, scopes of work, and other necessary requirements are up to date.
• Responsible for following the correct creative approval process, internally and externally.
• Engages with and resources the correct specialist support as and when required, ensuring required processes are adhered to and costs are managed.
• Attends relevant account weekly status, resource meetings and department meetings.
• Attends and is an active participant in key client presentations and status meetings
• Ensures that all relevant financial documentation is kept up to date including scope of work, scope changes, estimates, burn reports and invoices / purchase order administration.
• Will act as a leader within the team and help to support and mentor more junior members as required.

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas at the intersection of brand, culture, and commerce. In an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving.

On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Location: London

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)