Senior Project Manager- Localisation

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

Job summary

A leading global Advertising agency in Preston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage multilingual marketing campaigns for major brands. The role involves stakeholder management, ensuring project delivery meets high standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a passion for mentoring others.

Benefits

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects for global brands across multiple channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and communication effectively.
• Own the delivery of multilingual marketing campaigns on time and budget.
• Mentor junior team members and foster team collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Cost Management

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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Senior Project Manager- Localisation, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Handle Recruitment

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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.