About the Role
Our client, a vibrant digital marketing agency, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead diverse client projects from their **Derby, Derbyshire, UK** office. This role is central to ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of creative campaigns, digital transformations, and platform implementations for a range of high-profile clients. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and client communications, ensuring projects are delivered to exceptional standards and meet client objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen understanding of digital marketing and advertising processes, and the ability to foster strong relationships with clients and internal creative/technical teams. This is an exciting opportunity to shape creative outcomes and drive client success.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle for digital media and advertising campaigns, from briefing to delivery.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including designers, copywriters, developers, and media planners.
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Manage client expectations and communications, providing regular updates and building strong relationships.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Oversee the budget for each project, ensuring profitability and cost control.
- Facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, and retrospectives.
- Ensure effective use of project management tools and methodologies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of agency processes and workflows.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, specifically within a digital agency or marketing environment.
- Proven track record of managing complex digital campaigns, website builds, and application development projects.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, SEO, SEM, social media, and content creation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with project management software such as Asana, Jira, Trello, or MS Project.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and thrive in a fast-paced agency setting.
- PRINCE2 or PMP certification is a strong asset.
- Experience working with clients in the **Derby, Derbyshire, UK** region is beneficial.
- This role requires consistent on-site presence to foster team collaboration and client interaction.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance, life assurance, and a pension scheme. We provide generous annual leave and ample opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences. Employees enjoy a dynamic, creative work environment and the chance to work on exciting campaigns for diverse clients.
