Senior Project Manager- Localisation

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

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee projects for major brands across various channels. The role involves managing client expectations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and a commitment to fostering inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multilingual marketing campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and communication.
• Own delivery of multilingual marketing campaigns.
• Conduct post-project reviews and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Budget Management

Job description

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Client:

Handle Recruitment

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maidstone, United Kingdom

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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 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 reputation for quality and efficiency. 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 multilingual marketing campaigns, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high 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, optimizing 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 maximizing 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 time.
• Maintain high-quality reporting and documentation.
• Practice effective cost management and proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure accuracy in timelines and cost forecasts.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and collaborate 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.