Project Manager

One to One personnel Limited; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects in Southend and Hertfordshire. The role involves project management from initiation to completion, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits are offered, including private health care and team events.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday benefit - late start or early finish

Private Health Care

Subsidised gym membership

Long Service Awards

Star Employee Awards Quarterly

Flu Vaccination

Pension Plan + Salary Exchange Plan

Team social events

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in artwork and reprographic services.
• 2+ years of experience in project management with external stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor for client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure documentation and financial tasks are up to date.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate project updates.
• Create and manage critical paths for project launches.

Skills

Artwork and reprographic services understanding

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm under pressure

Reliability in team settings

Computer literacy in Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

Project Manager — Southend/ Hybrid | Mon to Fri 8am – 5pm. Our client has an exciting job opportunity for a Project Manager to join our client’s well-established, fantastic team, performing a key role within one of their UK-based sites. You will be required to work in Hertfordshire twice a week and the rest from home. Initially training will take place in Southend for 3 weeks.

The Role

This role is responsible for managing projects through the company’s defined processes from initial project brief through to file release, ensuring the critical path is followed to meet all client expectations. Full in-house training will be given regarding working processes and specific client/brand guidelines.

What you’ll need

• 2 years + relevant experience of artwork and reprographic services with a solid understanding of the technical aspects of artwork and print would be advantageous.
• 2 years + experience of project management - able to demonstrate management at a project level of external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills - speaking to a variety of key stakeholders at varying levels within the business.
• Excellent organisation skills - effectively manage multiple projects and their relevant stakeholders simultaneously.
• Enthusiasm and composure under pressure – a ‘can do’ attitude looking at challenging situations with a calm and optimistic approach and to outwardly champion the process to all areas of the business.
• Professional and presentable – to be comfortable in a client facing role in an onsite fast paced retail environment.
• Reliable team player – always willing to contribute and assist other colleagues in busy periods.
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications and the ability to adapt to use bespoke software solutions.

Role Summary

• Oversee all assigned projects from end to end.
• Keep key documentation up to date at all times including the management of financial tasks.
• Ensure that accurate and timely invoicing (monthly cycle) is processed through agreed client processes and that any cost issues and aged debt is monitored and escalated to resolution quickly.
• Understand and follow all agreed process steps at all stages whilst leading other stakeholders through the process.
• Ensure SLA’s are met and briefs are accurate and communicated clearly.
• Work closely with internal teams to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the client by working as a liaison between all stakeholders.
• Ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with project risks and challenges through daily reporting.
• Attend all project related meetings where relevant.
• Create and manage micro critical paths according to client launch schedule.
• Ensure accurate workload activity projections which are updated and reported on every week. Be a consultant for the client on all aspects of artwork and pre-press and support internal teams with query resolution.
• Escalate any issues to the Business Unit Director and/or the Head of Operations.

What’s on offer

• Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Hybrid working, with 2 days working in Hertfordshire
• Initially training will take place at Southend for 3 weeks
• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Birthday benefit - late start or early finish
• Private Health Care
• Subsidised gym membership
• Long Service Awards
• Star Employee Awards Quarterly
• Flu Vaccination
• Pension Plan + Salary Exchange Plan
• Team social events
• You will feel part of a great team