Senior Project Manager- Localisation

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and deliver multilingual marketing campaigns. The role involves extensive stakeholder management and requires a candidate with a strong track record in project management, ensuring projects meet quality and efficiency standards. Join a dynamic team where you will mentor junior staff and foster a positive team environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project management with experience across digital and traditional channels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a strong focus on digital marketing.
• Experience managing complex, multilingual campaigns across various media.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and project delivery for multilingual marketing campaigns.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and ensure quality delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in project management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Management

Budget Management

Job description

Job Description

Handle is partnering exclusively with a leading global advertising agency as they grow their localisation team.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager 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 reviews, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely follow-up on actions.
• Lead project teams across multiple workstreams, providing day-to-day guidance and resolving performance challenges.

• Ensure consistent delivery of projects on scope, on budget, and on schedule.
• Produce high-quality reports and documentation.
• Manage costs effectively and proactively resolve problems.
• Maintain accuracy in timelines and cost forecasts.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and collaborate effectively across teams.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds. We pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through our commitment to equality.