Senior Project Manager

OverviewMcCann Birmingham is part of McCann, the UK’s largest integrated agency. Over 800 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives.We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world’s biggest brands. The group has a track record of awards, reflecting creativity as a core focus of what we do.We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists and marketers from a wide mix of backgrounds. Our skillsets are wide, our process knowledge is deep, and we are all still learning every day.RoleSenior Project Manager responsibilities include handling multiple top-tier projects to ensure consistency and quality of delivery. You will manage campaigns from start to finish, umbrella the whole project, and work closely with all disciplines and agency partners. You will be client-facing, with ownership and responsibility for timings, scope of work, staffing plans, budgets, and logistics, becoming the trusted face of delivery. You will refine process and act as the backbone of every project and the client operations expert on every account.Minimum RequirementsProven experience in scoping, planning, and delivering projects, including detailed timing plan and project manager tools.Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to speak up and push back when necessary.Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.Experience managing and mentoring junior project managers in an agency environment.Strong financial control and the ability to manage project budgets effectively and provide updates to leadership team.Familiarity with both online and offline production, and experience working with external agencies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead forward planning and setup & leading ignition meetings, ensuring all actions and timelines are clear.Collaborate with Account Handling and discipline leads to manage client scope and work with multiple agency partners.Produce fee estimates, scope of work documents, and manage project budgets and timelines.Create and track accurate timing plans, ensuring alignment across teams and experience in using project management tools.Coordinate resource bookings and ensure creative review meetings are on time with clear deliverables.Manage client expectations and ensure communication is consistent and transparent.Promote and follow internal processes to keep projects on track and resolve conflicts quickly.Oversee project financials, track time, and ensure accurate reconciliation.What You Need To Have Under Your BeltAbility to contribute to the development and execution of creative workProactive with a ‘can do’ attitude and solution-focused approachWell organised and efficientAn enthusiastic team player with the energy to take responsibility for the core teamStrong Project / Program Management experienceThe ability to anticipate and proactively manage projectsPlanning and process optimizationKnowledge of both online and offline productionAbility to work with external agency partnersWillingness to learn and develop with the core teamStrong financial controlPrevious experience in an agency environmentBenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to buy more holiday, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more. A culture of learning and development is central to our ethos, with access to industry-leading training and development programmes and opportunities to work with world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed. If you want to join an iconic network agency that offers progression through an unrivalled development programme, contact us now. And not through a recruiter, please.Our commitment to equal opportunitiesFor us, diversity is a business imperative—embedded in every aspect of how we operate to drive success. We believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense. As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, the talent mix in our agencies must encompass all dimensions of diversity, and we expect the same from the people we work with.Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural, and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.McCann is a disability-confident, committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role. Please let us know when you apply, via your cover letter, if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProject Management and Information TechnologyIndustriesAdvertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr