Senior Project Manager- Localisation

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its localisation team in Leeds. The role involves managing high-profile projects for prestigious clients across various channels, ensuring quality delivery and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in project management and a commitment to team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management roles, ideally in a multilingual marketing context.
• Ability to manage client expectations and communicate effectively.
• Experience mentoring team members and contributing to their growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and maintain clear communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Own delivery of multilingual marketing campaigns, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
• Mentor junior team members while fostering a positive team environment.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Multilingual Campaign Management

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Senior Project Manager- Localisation, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Handle Recruitment

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Handle are partnering exclusively with a leading global Advertising agency as they grow their localisation team.

They are looking for an experienced Senior PM to manage projects for major global brands across various channels including Digital, Social, TV and print.

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll report directly to a Project Director and will play an important role in upholding the company's outstanding reputation for quality and efficiency. In this position, you will foster meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner to help bring their vision to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations, maintain clear communication, and efficiently address or escalate challenges.
• Own the delivery of key multilingual marketing campaigns, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
• Tailor project management processes to meet client needs, promoting creative solutions for successful delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and manage scope changes with thorough documentation.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, agencies, and suppliers to support successful outcomes.
• Scope resource requirements, including linguists, budgets, and timelines, optimising cost structures to meet project goals.
• Allocate tasks, define roles, and provide direction to project teams while ensuring quality across all deliverables.
• Evolve project management tools and processes, educating colleagues on best practices and methodologies.
• Track and manage account forecasts, addressing workload spikes and ensuring resource availability.
• Partner with Account Management to monitor project financials, delivering projects within target margins while maximising revenue.
• Support business development by contributing to project scoping, estimating, and participating in sales calls as needed.
• Mentor junior team members, offering feedback, support, and opportunities for growth .
• Foster team collaboration, maintain a positive environment, and motivate team members to excel.
• Conduct post-project wash-ups, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely follow-up on actions.
• Lead project teams across multiple workstreams, providing day-to-day guidance and resolving performance challenges.
• Consistent delivery of projects on spec, on budget, and on time.
• High-quality reporting and documentation.
• Effective cost management and proactive problem-solving.
• Accuracy in timelines and cost forecasts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across teams.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.