Project/ Operations Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity in London with a creative consultancy for a Project Management role. Ideal candidates will have consultancy experience and thrive in fast-paced environments, leading strategic resourcing and achieving performance targets. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management or Operational Management within a consultancy, preferably a creative one.
• Desire for significant progression opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial Director to understand the company's strategic direction.
• Lead strategic resourcing and maintain the Resourcing tool.
• Report on and achieve utilization targets.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Operational Management

Innovation

Job description

Great opportunity to work for a creative consultancy

• Lots of career progression long-term

About Our Client

The client is an international award-winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy.

Job Description

• Work with the Commercial Director to understand the company's strategic direction.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Lead to understand upcoming projects and requirements.
• Coordinate with Creative Directors to understand skills needed for projects from both short-term and long-term perspectives.
• Work with the finance team to understand financial targets, budgets, and performance data.
• Partner with Account Managers to understand project requirements and client requests.
• Manage resourcing, including leading resourcing meetings and maintaining the Resourcing tool.
• Lead strategic resourcing, including ownership of the project leadership dashboard.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure standards are met.
• Report on and achieve utilization targets.
• Support the Commercial and Finance Directors in managing real-time project performance data.
• Collaborate with P&W to ensure recruitment aligns with project needs.
• Manage and maintain the freelance roster.
• Manage and set up internal systems to improve team efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

You will:

• Have experience in Project Management or Operational Management within a consultancy, preferably a creative one.
• Desire a role with significant progression opportunities.
• Be innovative yet respectful of company culture.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at stakeholder management.

What's on Offer

£50,000 - £55,000 (depending on the candidate).