Senior Project Manager

Prose on Pixels UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global content agency seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management within a creative or production environment, strong financial management skills, and be adept at stakeholder engagement. This permanent role emphasizes planning, execution, and quality assurance while encouraging effective communication and problem-solving amongst teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a production or creative agency.
• Strong financial skills with an ability to optimize resources and control project budgets.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project goals, scope, timelines, and resources.
• Track project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Financial Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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Prose on Pixels is a global content at scale agency built to address the marketing challenges of today and deliver meaningful content into the future. With our unique Audience-First production model, we create, scale, and personalize content to captivate audiences and achieve desired brand and business outcomes.

Fusing creativity and performance, we create harder-working, more sustainable content, reducing waste, and providing stronger ROI.

Introduction

We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven Senior Project Manager to manage and oversee projects from initiation to completion, including line management of a midweight project management team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have experience working with cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and driving efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Pharma experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Networking & Relationship Building: Actively build relationships with internal teams, agency partners, and industry peers to become a trusted and valued resource for project delivery.
• Planning and Scope Management: Define project goals, scope, timelines, and resources. Collaborate with the resource manager to define project teams.
• Budget Management: Develop and control project budgets.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
• Progress Monitoring and Control: Track project progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate with and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Project Closure: Formalize project completion and document lessons learned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally within a production or creative agency environment, either in-house or agency side.
• Strong financial and budget management skills, ensuring projects meet financial targets while optimizing resources effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and team coordination.
• A proactive problem solver who can navigate challenges, streamline processes, and solve problems throughout a project lifecycle.
• Patient and persistent, with the ability to manage high-pressure situations, resolve challenges, and maintain strong relationships across teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
• Understanding of financial principles and budgeting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable networking and representing the agency, building industry relationships, and staying ahead of trends to drive opportunities.
• Tech-savvy, with a solid understanding of project management tools, methodologies, digital workflows, and interactive visual aids used within the pharma industry.

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Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Havas, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.