Project Manager – FMCG, health & beauty advertising accounts

McCann Manchester Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in London is seeking a Project Manager for FMCG accounts. This role involves managing workflows, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success. Ideal candidates will have solid project management experience in fast-paced environments, complemented by strong negotiation and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Hybrid working

Learning and development resources

Birthday leave

Environmental initiatives

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project management within advertising agencies.
• Ability to manage fast-paced accounts and multiple projects.
• Experience with integrated media including TV commercials is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to prioritize projects and lead briefs.
• Manage workflows and budgets while monitoring project performance.
• Identify growth opportunities and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Financial management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

Project Manager – FMCG, health & beauty advertising accounts

McCann • London, London, United Kingdom

ID 5337

Job Description

Project Manager – FMCG, health & beauty advertising accounts

McCann London

Project Management team

Hybrid working from 135 Bishopsgate

Please only apply if you have the rights to work in the UK and are able to work onsite at our London Bishopsgate office.

About us

We are dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well, because we believe when a truth is told well things change for the better. Fuelled by an obsession with truth and the richness of a connected network, our work lives on the edge of mainstream culture, building enduring brands, growing businesses, and giving our people a platform to grow. We’ve delivered joy with a little help from Snoop Dog, Katy Perry, Xtina, and Latto for ‘Did Somebody Say Just Eat’, helped L’Oréal show people ‘They’re Worth It’, given everyone access to great quality food with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, and put a ‘Priceless’ tag on Mastercard, to name a few. We’re proudly part of the McCann Worldgroup global network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationships: Partner with the squad team and strategist, work with the Account Lead to prioritize projects, lead and support incoming briefs, collaborate with strategy and business leads, understand creative ambitions, engage with clients, and build internal relationships.
• Day-to-Day Management: Manage workflow schematics, contribute to resource planning, navigate technical systems, plan ahead, map scope of work, coordinate with external and internal stakeholders, manage resourcing and budgets, monitor project performance, and lead project reviews.
• Leadership & Growth: Take full ownership of projects and portfolios, support resourcing objectives, identify opportunities for growth, and ensure clear communication across disciplines.

About You

• Curious, eager to learn, and passionate about the end product
• Care about creative bravery and commercial health
• Proactive, client-facing, and relationship-oriented
• Perceptive with a growth mindset
• Confident in negotiations and communication
• Team player, honest, and integral
• Data-savvy with financial and resource management skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Solid project management experience in advertising agencies
• Experience with TVC and integrated media, including print
• Proven ability to manage fast-paced accounts
• Management skills and multi-project juggling ability

Benefits:

• Holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection
• Time Well Taken days, hybrid working, onsite amenities, social events
• Learning and development resources, birthday leave, environmental initiatives, discounts

McCann is a disability-confident employer and guarantees an interview to eligible disabled candidates. For support or accessibility needs, contact [e-mail]. No recruitment agencies, thank you.

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