Senior Project Manager (London)

StudioXAG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in London seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee world-class production. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, project planning, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a background in production processes. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000. The agency is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme

Workplace pension

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

0.5 paid days off per month

International research budgets and trips

Creative professional learning membership

Mental health support

Flexible and remote working available

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Varied client-facing experience.
• Excellent understanding of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to large projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients.
• Project planning, quoting, forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee project details from start to finish.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Production process understanding

IT skills (Excel, Google Sheets, Synergist)

Job description

StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big stories

We are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London and Amsterdam that believe in business as a force for good.

We create exciting experiences for some of the world's best-known brands, telling stories that touch every corner of the globe. Luckily for us, we have a diverse team of conceptual thinkers, creative dreamers and inquisitive makers that help this happen.

They're our core. They make us tick, inspire us and push us to be better.

Now we want to hear from you.

The Role

Studio XAG is looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage world‑class production from our London headquarters and deliver the show‑stopping storytelling we are famous for.

Reporting into our Head of Project Management you would be part of our world‑class team in a challenging, exciting and creative environment. You will have the opportunity to work with great brands on interesting projects; bringing our work to life in our on‑site workshop within a very short space of time.

Requirements

Who exactly are we looking for?

We're looking for a confident, fast and highly organised Senior Project Manager who has a hunger for facilitating the creation of inspiring industry‑leading work.

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years experience in a similar role
• Seasoned industry player with varied client‑facing experience
• Excellent understanding of production processes
• Strong IT skills – in particular Excel and Google sheets. Synergist is a plus
• Organisational master
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Leadership qualities and a hunger to deliver the best results

Skills & Responsibilities

• Managing multiple small‑large projects
• Managing your own client relationships, working closely with your Associate Project Director, Head of Department and Directors to nurture them.
• Supporting your Associate Project Director and team with costing and research, to maximise efficiency and capacity
• Main point of contact for your clients, managing expectations and stakeholders internally and externally throughout the lifecycle of a project
• Project planning, quoting, forecasting and reporting. Ensuring your projects are delivered on time and on budget
• With the support of the Traffic Manager, successfully managing resourcing to ensure successful project workflow through our internal teams: concept design, to fabrication and installation
• Collaborating with in‑house Production teams to bring projects to life to the highest standards
• Managing and growing external supplier relationships to outsource production as and when needed
• Confidence in quality control, ensuring clients’ high standards of execution are met
• Planning and executing installations both in the UK and overseas
• Overseeing every detail of a project from start to finish to logistics – you will be the person who knows the answers, or where to find them
• Training and nurturing more junior team members where possible
• Working with the senior team to drive the business forward and improve processes

Location

We currently work a hybrid model; 3 days a week from our East London studio in E10 and 2 flexible days. Our normal working hours are 9am - 6pm but flexible working hours and days are available.

Benefits

• Gross profit‑related annual bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• 25 days holiday (inc 3 days taken during Christmas closure) + Bank Holidays + a day for your birthday
• 0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired
• International research budgets and trips
• All‑you‑can‑eat YCN creative professional learning membership
• Spill mental health support
• Flexible and remote working available

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000, DOE. Please state expectations on application.

Inclusion & Diversity

StudioXAG is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, we strongly believe diversity helps us create better design. We embrace diversity in all areas of activity and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people of all ethnicities.