OLIVER Agency
SeniorProjectManager
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“Senior Project Manager at OLIVER Agency. Skills: Project Management, Campaign Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Scheduling, Production Management. overseeing complex projects. ensure seamless project and product outcomes”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure seamless project and product outcomes; Ensure key Service Level Agreements are met by all parties involved; deliver on financial reporting/forecasting; Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Industry & Context.
Identify and resolve any potential resource conflicts; resolve/ or escalate to Programme Manager/ Group Account Director prior to a crisis; innate ability to identify and manage production risk
2-3 days from our London HQ
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years experience of managing campaigns in an Advertising Agency, good knowledge of social, digital and moving image, Proven ability to manage a heavy workload under pressure by effectively prioritising, planning ahead and overseeing multiple tasks at any one time, Great communication skills that are tailored for the recipients including clients, proactive track record in executing campaigns across multiple platforms, Used to leveraging Social/ Digital / Film / Video Production/Gen AI expertise as part of a holistic approach to campaign execution, Experience working on social toolkits and social strategy projects essential, Previous Experience of Budget Management and Scheduling essential, Previous Experience of Resource and Production services sourcing essential, A financial acumen and ability to deliver on financial reporting/forecasting, Have a positive, can-do outlook, willing to leverage past experience to provide the best solution for each project you own, Be a natural leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide project teams, Be willing to share your experience and collaborate with your global network of colleagues, Be unafraid to ask questions and have an innate ability to identify and manage production risk, Use initiative and be proactive in everything you do, Have the ability to persuade and negotiate in order to reach the best possible outcome for both the Agency and its clients
Nice to Have
Experience in managing shoot production a bonus, Must be working with AI (Pencil) or aspirations to use gen AI in projects and understand where/how to use Gen AI
What You'll Do.
overseeing complex projects
ensure seamless project and product outcomes
own resource management for your projects
conduct reviews of project deliverables
ensure timing plans are updated and shared with clients within 48 hours
Allocate and monitor on-site resource
building and mutually beneficial relationships with all discipline leads to correctly identify/assign appropriate team member(s) per client brief
Have knowledge of the contractual core team
assisting predictions of resource requirements & maximum spend that will ensure margin management
Identify and resolve any potential resource conflicts and resolving/ or escalate to Programme Manager/ Group Account Director prior to a crisis
Ownership of skill-set matrix for members of staff in designated area/on-site
Manage projects from beginning to end with clear communication on a regular basis on milestones
Continuously assess working methods and processes and making recommendations for improvement
Ensure key Service Level Agreements are met by all parties involved
ingest and output of assets within the delivery process
Responsible for QC of all deliverables before going to client
Responsible for understanding client feedback and asking questions if unclear
develop and put forward the best process in tackling data gathering and storing
Liaising closely with other account leads to ensure we are always following best practice
Have a understanding of our client’s businesses and their communication objectives
efficient and productive project meetings for differing stages of the project from kick off
using a project methodology (if applicable)
Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers
providing guidance and support in managing projects from initiation to completion
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with account leads (Account Directors or Senior Account Managers) and other project stakeholders; building and mutually beneficial relationships with all discipline leads; resolving/ or escalate to Programme Manager/ Group Account Director; Liaising closely with other account leads; collaborate with your global network of colleagues
Communication Scope
Great communication skills that are tailored for the recipients including clients; clear communication on a regular basis on milestones, targets, goals and deadlines; clear, efficient and productive project meetings
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, project management, managing campaigns, managing projects from beginning to end, managing projects from initiation to completion, project methodology
Full Job Description
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role: Senior Project Manager (6 months FTC) Location: London, United Kingdom (2-3 days from our London HQ) About the role: As the Senior Project Manager, you will be tasked with overseeing complex projects.. You’ll ensure seamless project and product outcomes, working closely with account leads (Account Directors or Senior Account Managers) and other project stakeholders. You’ll own resource management for your projects , conduct reviews of project deliverables, ensure timing plans are updated and shared with clients within 48 hours. You will be involved in the training and professional development of your project management team (if applicable). What you will be doing: Allocate and monitor on-site resource, building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with all discipline leads to correctly identify/assign appropriate team member(s) per client brief Have knowledge of the contractual core team, assisting predictions of resource requirements & maximum spend that will ensure margin management Identify and resolve any potential resource conflicts and resolving/ or escalate to Programme Manager/ Group Account Director prior to a crisis Ownership of skill-set matrix for members of staff in designated area/on-site Manage projects from beginning to end with clear communication on a regular basis on mileston
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