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Senior Project Manager - Maternity cover

LondonPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Maternity cover

Application Deadline: 3 June 2026

Department: Client Services / Project

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Reporting To: Victoria Hinton

Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager. 

As a Senior Project Manager you will provide outstanding levels of client servicing to both new and established clients.  You will get to work across delivering a variety of experiential projects from product launches, Global conferences, cultural events and Global tours. 


Key Responsibilities

Project Management
- Write effective and compelling project briefs and brief internal teams                                         
- Developing timelines, project proposals and running projects
- Create concise and well presented proposals                 
- Ensuring schedules are adhered to and project documentation is complete
- Maintain a close management of all aspects of your projects and escalate issues as needed
- Work with team to plan wider resources effectively
- Demonstrate understanding of agency services and be able to sell these effectively (Production, Guest   Management/Logistics, Creative (2D/3D), Digital, Creative Production)
- Demonstrate successful onsite management and delivery ensuring projects reflect briefs and meet objectives
- Support pitches working collaboratively with other disciplines and partners to create brave and inspiring agency proposals underpinned by a rigorous delivery plan, budget and schedule
- Liaise with our in-house legal team and the client as needed
- Work with internal HSSE Lead to ensure that all aspects of the production of the core events meet HSSE standards and guidelines
- Adhere to Imagination and ISO processes   
- Should be able to travel internationally a number of times a year for extended periods of time                           
Financial / Commercial Management
- Demonstrate financial responsibility through effective proposal costing, budget development and timely reconciliation
- Hone commercial skills such as revenue maximisation and cost management   
- Asses project spend to maximise value and ROI for clients
- Track revenue/time spend against a project to ensure project stays on track and does not exceed the allocated budget

Market Knowledge         
                               
- Understanding clients, competitors, market, suppliers, products and strategy   
- A background in luxury automotive would be very advantageous   
                                                     
Leadership & Mentoring       
      
- Delegate to, manage and oversee team 
- Mentor and develop junior team members                                                    


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

- Solid experience delivering projects within events or brand experience within an agency environment, ideally with knowledge of luxury brands or dealing with high net worth end clients                                              - Good interpersonal, presentation, relationship building and negotiation skills                                          
- You take a hands-on, proactive approach to managing projects, anticipating needs and challenges.
- Good knowdedge of key agency disciplines including Creative (2D & 3D), Digital, Logistics/Guest Management, Creative Production and Production including what each of these areas do and feeling confident navigating a budget which includes all of the above.
- You are skilled at identifying potential issues before they arise and can develop contingency plans to address them.
- You are adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams and external vendors, ensuring smooth collaboration  
- Experience and ability to solely manage a budget in excess of £1m                                 
- People management experience
- Capable of devising and implementing revenue-generating ideas.
- Delegate to, manage and oversee a large diverse project team
- Mentor and develop junior team members 



Job Benefits

What we can offer you:
  • Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.
  • Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.
Wellness
  • Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
  • Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Help at hand EAP
  • In-Office Gym (London office only)
  • Life Insurance 4 x salary
  • Dedicated DE&I Board 
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave 
  • Birthday day off and gift
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • Generous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & Support
  • Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Cyclescheme
  • Discounted Private Dental
  • Income Protection (Employee)
  • Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
  • Home technology tax free loan
Perks
  • Hybrid Working (3 office days)
  • Company socials
  • Pet friendly office
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Wellness webinars
  • Educational webinars
  • Subsidised Cafe (London office only)

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