Project Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a Global Brand Advocacy initiative for a top technology client. In this role, you will lead projects from scoping through execution, ensuring high standards, timely delivery, and budget management. The successful candidate will have excellent client management skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments to drive project success. Competitive pay and hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record.
• Exceptional attention to detail in project finances.
• Strong client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from scoping to execution.
• Own project finances, resource planning, and capacity management.
• Monitor project finances, flag issues to maintain profitability.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Client management

Time management

Problem-solving

Tools

Adobe Workfront

Monday.com

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team and make some excellent work. You’ll help us deliver a Global Brand Advocacy initiative for one of the best-known technology brands in the world.

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects from scoping to execution. You will ensure the work is of the highest standard, fulfilling the brief, delivered on time and within budget. To do this, you will work collaboratively with a Project Director, Business Leadership, Strategy, Creative and other Dentsu departments, external agencies, and clients.

In addition, you will own project finances, resource planning, and capacity management—helping to ensure projects are effectively resourced, and capacity is managed for the varied roles within the agency team.

[Employee engagement, training, and Brand Advocacy are our heartland, enabling staff retention, product knowledge, and growth of our clients’ key services. We deliver training experiences, partner staff events, and drive innovation matching our client’s global ambitions. Being a reliable team player with a love of technology and creativity is essential. We work on multiple fast-paced projects, so delivering at scale is key.]

You will be a creative thinker who is also highly organized—making things run smoothly and efficiently is second nature. A love for process and documentation, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication skills are a must.

Life as a Senior Project Manager at Dentsu Creative

• From brief to delivery, Senior Project Managers are the glue that keeps the agency moving. You’ll be the main contact for Strategy, Creative, Design, Business Leadership, and Finance
• Liaising with clients and Dentsu teams to lead project scope and deliverables
• Monitoring project finances, flagging risks and resource issues early to maintain profitability and budget control
• Owning project documentation such as SOWs, cost estimates, timing plans, and production schedules, ensuring adherence to agency processes
• Driving efficiency by implementing process improvements to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant work
• Collaborating with other PMs and resource management to ensure smooth team operations
• Providing support and guidance to the wider team, handling ad hoc tasks across multiple projects to meet client needs

Skills required

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in agency or client environments
• Strong team management skills, collaborative spirit, and cross-department liaison abilities
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-project handling capabilities
• Experience managing other project managers is advantageous but not essential
• Exceptional attention to detail in project finances, with confident and accurate commercial insights
• Diplomatic problem-solving skills with a strategic and creative approach to issues and risks
• Strong client management skills, building trust and confidence as a key agency partner
• Ability to represent the client confidently in internal senior leadership meetings
• Experience with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront and Monday.com is beneficial
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is desirable but not required

#LI-DI LI-Hybrid

Location: London

Job Description:

The role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team and make some excellent work. You’ll help us deliver a Global Brand Advocacy initiative for one of the best-known technology brands in the world.

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects from scoping to execution. You will ensure the work is of the highest standard, fulfilling the brief, delivered on time and within budget. To do this, you will work collaboratively with a Project Director, Business Leadership, Strategy, Creative and other Dentsu departments, external agencies, and clients.

In addition, you will own project finances, resource planning, and capacity management—helping to ensure projects are effectively resourced, and capacity is managed for the varied roles within the agency team.

[Employee engagement, training, and Brand Advocacy are our heartland, enabling staff retention, product knowledge, and growth of our clients’ key services. We deliver training experiences, partner staff events, and drive innovation matching our client’s global ambitions. Being a reliable team player with a love of technology and creativity is essential. We work on multiple fast-paced projects, so delivering at scale is key.]

You will be a creative thinker who is also highly organized—making things run smoothly and efficiently is second nature. A love for process and documentation, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication skills are a must.

Life as a Senior Project Manager at Dentsu Creative

• From brief to delivery, Senior Project Managers are the glue that keeps the agency moving. You’ll be the main contact for Strategy, Creative, Design, Business Leadership, and Finance
• Liaising with clients and Dentsu teams to lead project scope and deliverables
• Monitoring project finances, flagging risks and resource issues early to maintain profitability and budget control
• Owning project documentation such as SOWs, cost estimates, timing plans, and production schedules, ensuring adherence to agency processes
• Driving efficiency by implementing process improvements to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant work
• Collaborating with other PMs and resource management to ensure smooth team operations
• Providing support and guidance to the wider team, handling ad hoc tasks across multiple projects to meet client needs

Skills required

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in agency or client environments
• Strong team management skills, collaborative spirit, and cross-department liaison abilities
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-project handling capabilities
• Experience managing other project managers is advantageous but not essential
• Exceptional attention to detail in project finances, with confident and accurate commercial insights
• Diplomatic problem-solving skills with a strategic and creative approach to issues and risks
• Strong client management skills, building trust and confidence as a key agency partner
• Ability to represent the client confidently in internal senior leadership meetings
• Experience with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront and Monday.com is beneficial
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is desirable but not required

#LI-DI LI-Hybrid

Location: London

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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