Project Manager

Marks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Project Manager to support the Client Service Team and collaborate with Creative, Operations and Production. You will drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and adherence to budgets.

As a senior figure you will mentor junior team members, lead client and internal meetings, develop project plans, track progress, and continuously improve processes while upholding Marks’ collaborative and high‑quality design

Qualifications

• Significant and proven experience in project management within a design agency or similar environment, with emphasis on brand and pack projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and drive collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a vast array of projects from inception through completion, ensuring quality, deadlines and adherence to studio processes.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, identify talent and resources to achieve success.
• Coordinate among client service, internal stakeholders and external partners for effective communication.
• Conduct QA checks to ensure deliverables meet client briefs and standards.
• Identify and address roadblocks, providing strategic solutions to maintain momentum.
• Foster an agile, collaborative environment and promote teamwork.
• Mentor junior PMs and lead client/internal meetings with clear project statuses.
• Create and maintain project documentation and detailed trackers.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join Marks. The Project Manager provides day to day support to the Client Service Team, whilst collaborating with our Creative, Operations and Production teams, playing a critical role in driving project success. This individual will leverage in-depth project management expertise, a thorough understanding of creative and design project workflows (with focus on packaging), and strategic talent identification to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality. As a senior figure within the team, this role demands not only a hands-on approach to projects but also mentorship of junior team members when required, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.

As Project Manager at Marks, you will benefit from being part of a growing, global agency, and will have the opportunity to take advantage of outstanding career development opportunities. You will also enjoy a great working culture, where fun is at the forefront at everything we do, whilst working alongside, and learning from, some of the most talented individuals in our industry. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to truly shape the role of Senior Project Manager within the Marks business.

The Project Manager will need to showcase an ability to work within teams, as well as demonstrate the independence and resourcefulness demanded by an agile and highly dynamic agency environment. As a strong communicator, you will be able to facilitate communication with all stakeholders efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a vast array of projects from inception through completion, ensuring they achieve the desired quality, meet deadlines, and adhere to studio processes
• Develop comprehensive project plans and workflows, identifying the necessary talent and resources to achieve project success
• Serve as a key liaison among client/client service, internal stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
• Conduct detailed quality assurance checks, ensuring all deliverables meet client briefs and company standards before final delivery
• Proactively identify and address potential project roadblocks, providing strategic solutions to maintain project momentum
• Foster a collaborative and agile work environment, demonstrating independence and resourcefulness while also promoting teamwork
• Oversee and contribute to process improvement initiatives, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across client service and internal projects
• Mentor, guide, and support junior project management staff, leading by example and encouraging professional development
• Can lead both client and internal meetings, confidently presenting project statuses, plans, and outcomes
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation that can be shared with other internal employees and team when required
• Develop and maintain a detailed project tracker to monitor and track progress
• Oversee changes to the project scope, timeline, and costs (working with the CS team to ensure all costs are captured
• Successfully manage and own multiple projects and high-volume deliverables in fast-paced environment

Ideally you'll have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Graphic Management Services, or a related
• Significant and proven experience in project management within a design agency or similar environment, with a strong emphasis on brand and pack projects
• Proficient understanding of brand and packaging design requirements, including print-production basic knowledge, i.e Flexo, Litho, and Gravure printing processes
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showcasing initiative, a passion for learning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

You will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with the other benefits of working for Marks including

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Life Assurance

Marks is committed to diversity and inclusion, through our ideas, our people, our behaviour and conduct. Marks has a truly inclusive culture at all levels that respects different opinions and points of view, providing everyone with the opportunity to experience connection and sense of belonging.