Project Manager

2 days ago

United Kingdom FESTIVE ROAD Full time

Our purpose at FESTIVE ROAD is simple; to create better travel and meetings management. We are driven by the impact we can have with our clients and our desire to create lasting change in the industry. Our values represent the very essence of who we are and why we do the work in the way we do it. We are fiercely independent, only working with and for the buyer client community. Our airtight integrity fosters complete transparency. We have the courage to say what needs to be said, even when it’s hard. Each roader is authentic, empowered and unique. If the work we’re doing doesn’t truly make a difference for our clients or the industry at large, we simply won’t do it.These attributes underpin the way we work, it’s our special sauce.

The project manager role at Festive Road plays a pivotal role in creating better for our clients. This role keeps the project team organized and is the project lead’s right hand with program assessments, strategy & program design, supplier sourcing, implementation and program management. In this role you’ll get to work with some of the industry’s most innovative companies and teams and will collaborate with our amazing Hive Mind.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to know more about working for FESTIVE ROAD, please click the following link: Careers at FESTIVE ROAD.

Please note, there is a requirement for you to upload a cover letter to apply for this role. You will need to tell us in under 250 words why you are a great candidate. You will need to combine your cover letter and your resume into 1 file before uploading. Without this, we cannot consider your application.

Location: United Kingdom

Consulting Project Manager

Salary: £60k - £70k/GBP


Do you have a passion for organization and structure? Do you love to find new ways? Do you have a curious nature? If so, this is a unique opportunity to create better travel and meetings programs for some of the most innovative buyers in the industry.

Nothing about this role is average. We need a driven project manager with a can-do attitude, who can keep projects running smoothly with minimal oversight. So, if this sounds exciting, let’s talk

You will have a strong understanding of the corporate travel and/or meetings industry, a passion for consulting project management and a strong desire to create better for our clients. You will support project leads in leveraging our proprietary methodology along the program phases of assess, design, source, build, manage.

You will leverage your exceptional organizational skills and industry expertise, driving collaboration within the project team to ensure our clients are delighted with every deliverable. You will use your natural analytical skills to interpret data and find key trends. You will be involved with and support client strategy workshops and sourcing workshops with suppliers. You will assist clients in the smooth implementation of awarded suppliers.

You will work with the wider Festive Road team to continually push the boundaries with our client solutions and support our industry thought leadership where appropriate.


Key Skills Required

  • Industry Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the corporate travel and/or meetings industry, for example operations, client management, procurement, etc.
  • Client Focused: Ability to lead with client needs and desired outcomes, delivering a solution to match their requirements.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to map out all components of a case, strong attention to detail, strong listening and questioning skills.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify the right data sources, analyze data to identify patterns & trends for making informed decisions.
  • Effective Communication: Ability to transmit ideas and interpret data in a way that’s clear and understandable to the audience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to form a point of view.
  • Project Management: High organizational capability, effectively managing multiple priorities according to agreed milestones and outcomes. Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks. Ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Attention to Detail: High quality delivery using brand standards, hands-on and results-oriented.
  • Effective Collaboration: Contribute to a supportive project environment, work in partnership with colleagues and client teams, proactively communicate, anticipate potential questions and challenges.


Experience Required

  • 5+ years experience in the corporate travel and/or meetings industry
  • Experience working with corporate travel management companies, online booking tools, travel and meeting supply base, and other travel technologies.
  • Experience with SmartSheets, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Project Management experience

Job Requirements

  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Work location: Virtual


Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FESTIVE ROAD, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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