Senior Creative Project Manager

About this role

Manager - Creative Project Management (internal job title) We are seeking an experienced Creative PM Manager to lead and oversee complex creative projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within a creative environment, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously. This candidate will also be responsible for management of junior team members, providing coaching, performance support and development guidance whilst ensuring the successful delivery of high value creative projects.

They will be expected to lead by example on all things process related and look to adapt and improve ways of working. The Details Lead complex or high value projects, and effectively manage a team of supporting Creative Project Managers if the project requires Creating project plans and key documents for medium and longer lead projects, using resource information, and managing projects based on this. Ensure alignment with brief goals and expectations and communicate plans to teams clearly and effectively.

Ensure effective use of budget (where required) and creative resource Managing the approval process, and escalating if support is required Troubleshooting issues, escalating when required and working with the Senior Creative PM Manager on adapting and improving processes to avoid future issues Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to junior Creative Project Managers, helping to develop their project management skills, confidence and career growth.

Conduct regular 1:1s, performance conversations and development planning with direct reports, ensuring individual and team objectives are achieved. Using our internal project management tool or Microsoft equivalent to manage and deliver all projects, book resource and communicate project information Striving to constantly improve planning, processes and procedures required to deliver content, and work with the Senior Creative PM Manager to ensure efficiency and effectiveness is maintained at the highest level Provide mentorship and guidance to direct reports and the wider team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity and growth Act as an escalation point for direct reports and problem solve issues with brief scope, budget or issues Support the Senior Creative PM Manager with team development initiatives to continuously focus on growth Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies A minimum of 7 years+ experience working in house or at an agency delivering complex digital creative marketing campaigns Experience working directly with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, across multiple functions An enthusiastic and proactive attitude.