Senior Project Manager

Zenith; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith International is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead data, analytics and reporting programmes across a portfolio of globally recognised brands. You will turn strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans by working with business, analytics, engineering and product teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You will partner with clients and internal stakeholders to prioritise work, manage risks and drive governance across multiple initiatives, ultimately improving delivery and client

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects or programmes involving data, analytics, technology or digital transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile, hybrid or structured project delivery environments.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear delivery plans and practical solutions.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex information for a variety of audiences.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on achieving outcomes and enabling team success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of data, analytics and reporting programmes from initiation through to completion.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to define priorities, scope, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, delivery roadmaps and actionable workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and aligned to business goals.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies and delivery challenges while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Drive effective project governance, reporting and decision-making across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Continuously improve delivery processes, team collaboration and programme performance to support long-term success.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Company Description

We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.

Company Description

We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.

We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.

And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.

So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.

Overview

We are hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of data, analytics and reporting programmes across a portfolio of globally recognised brands. This is an opportunity to shape complex projects that help clients make smarter decisions through data. Working with stakeholders across business, analytics, engineering and product teams, you'll play a key role in turning strategic objectives into successful outcomes. If you enjoy bringing people together, creating clarity from complexity and delivering meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of data, analytics and reporting programmes from initiation through to completion.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to define priorities, scope, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, delivery roadmaps and actionable workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and aligned to business goals.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies and delivery challenges while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Drive effective project governance, reporting and decision-making across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Continuously improve delivery processes, team collaboration and programme performance to support long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects or programmes involving data, analytics, technology or digital transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile, hybrid or structured project delivery environments.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear delivery plans and practical solutions.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex information for a variety of audiences.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on achieving outcomes and enabling team success.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and internationally connected environment where innovation, learning and continuous improvement are encouraged. We value diverse perspectives and believe great ideas come from people with different experiences and backgrounds. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, build meaningful client relationships and make a genuine impact through your work.

Additional Information

Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.