Senior Project Manager- Localisation

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their localisation team in Woking. The ideal candidate will manage projects for major brands across diverse channels including digital and print, ensuring high standards and timely delivery. This role requires excellent project management skills, effective client communication, and the ability to mentor junior team members while maintaining positive team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, particularly for multilingual marketing campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster relationships.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and ensure project delivery within budget.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Allocate tasks and define roles within project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Budget Management

Job description

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Senior Project Manager - Localisation, Woking

Client:

Handle Recruitment

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 reputation for quality and efficiency. You will foster meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner to bring their vision to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations, maintain clear communication, and address or escalate challenges efficiently.
• Own the delivery of multilingual marketing campaigns, ensuring projects are completed on time, within 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 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 through project scoping, estimating, and participation in sales calls.
• Mentor junior team members, offering feedback and support 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 guidance and resolving performance challenges.
• Ensure consistent delivery of projects on budget, on time, and to specifications.
• Provide high-quality reporting and documentation.
• Manage costs proactively and solve problems effectively.
• Ensure accuracy in timelines and cost forecasts.
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across teams.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds. We pride ourselves on attracting the best talent through our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.