Senior Project Manager - Unilever

Ogilvy UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead integrated projects in the beauty sector. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, ensuring seamless execution from initial briefings to final delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience and a strong ability to foster relationships across diverse teams. Join a dynamic agency that values creativity and aims to deliver impactful solutions for clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant environment where your contributions will make a significant difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Flexible working model

Wellbeing support

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing integrated projects across diverse teams.
• Ability to navigate complex project landscapes and align resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated projects from client briefings to final asset delivery.
• Manage schedules and deliverables across channels within scope and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Crisis Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Collaboration Tools

Job description

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Department: Unilever

Location: London
Contract type: 9-Month Fixed Term
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Reporting to: Head of Global Operations

About Ogilvy:

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence, and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx, and Pernod Ricard.

In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – now in its 12th year.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee integrated projects within our forward-thinking agency. Your primary focus will be our leading client in the beauty sector. With extensive project management experience, your role involves ensuring seamless execution from client briefings to final asset delivery.

Drawing from your expertise, you'll navigate complex project landscapes, guiding cross-functional teams to meet milestones. Your ability to align resources, foster collaboration among creative and technical teams, and adapt to challenges will be key to turning ideas into outcomes. Your strategic foresight and judgment will keep projects aligned with business objectives.

Senior Project Managers should have experience working on a global, integrated account, with hands-on experience in TV/video, offline (KVs & print), digital, social, influencer marketing, and line management. This is an integrated account.

Main areas of focus for Senior Project Manager:

• Building relationships with project teams (account management, creatives, design, strategy, production, etc.) and acting as the project hub.
• Leading and nurturing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Managing diverse stakeholders, including clients, team members, senior management, and external partners, maintaining effective relationships.
• Collaborating with global network agencies to ensure timely delivery within scope, flagging concerns early.
• Confidently working with multi-agency teams within Ogilvy London, the wider Ogilvy network, and WPP agencies.

Making work we’re proud of

• Leading triage for assigned clients, collaborating with PMO and managing partners for alignment.
• Participating in creative discussions, ensuring the protection of creativity during delivery.

Day-to-Day Project Management

• Managing schedules and deliverables across channels within scope, timings, and budget, following the Galapagos working model.
• Scoping projects and sharing with PMO and account leads for approval.
• Creating and maintaining project timelines from pre-brief to delivery, collaborating with specialists in TV, art production, digital, influencers, PR, etc. Notifying relevant departments of schedule changes.
• Owning resource bookings, working with Resource Managers, and flagging resource issues.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, including estimates, SOWs, timelines, network agreements, trackers, and change requests.
• Using project management tools effectively for planning, tracking, and collaboration.
• Leading status calls with confidence, discussing project status, issues, and resolutions.

Problem solving & decision making

• Managing crises efficiently, making informed decisions under pressure, and maintaining project momentum.
• Analyzing potential risks at project start and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Refining quality assurance processes and workflows for continuous improvement.

Commercial Acumen

• Understanding the client’s remuneration and commercial models, monitoring project financials, and forecasting.
• Developing estimation and scope management knowledge through training and collaboration.
• Managing project staffing within budget, including freelance resourcing, and understanding revenue recognition.
• Managing budgets for global network agencies, communicating scope changes, and updating documentation.
• Participating in finance meetings, reporting on project health, burn rates, and resource needs.
• Tracking burn rates, analyzing deviations, and proposing corrective actions.
• Encouraging team presence in the office (minimum 2 days/week) and participating in team meetings.
• Ensuring high standards in all documentation and communications, maintaining professionalism and positivity.
• Supporting a creative environment, protecting creative work, and fostering a fun, inclusive workplace.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Flexible working model with core hours 10am–4pm
• Wellbeing support including memberships, health tools, and activities
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas through collaboration, integrity, and self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose and fostering fairness and equity. Our mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, aligned with Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

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