Social Project Manager

Overview

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, businesses and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a Social Project Manager to join our Manchester team and make some excellent work. You’ll help us deliver brilliant social creative for one of Britain’s best loved FMCG brands.

Life as a Project Manager at Dentsu Creative

• You will manage project finances, resource planning and capacity management - helping to ensure that your projects are resourced effectively, and capacity is managed for the varied roles within the agency team


• Maintain a RAG status across the client portfolio, tightly managing risks and mitigating issues effectively


• You will run a daily stand-up and weekly internal status meeting


• Manage client requests and rounds of feedback / amends in a timely manner


• Work closely with the other PMs within the project management team, to ensure the smooth running of the team’s schedule


• Assist with project-based documentation such as SOWs, cost estimates, timing plans and production schedules ensuring they follow agency process


• Act as the team support on projects, making sure that the creative team and content creators are aligned, and all project requests are actioned

What You Bring

• 1 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role, you’ll have a proven track record of delivering similar types of social creative in an agency environment


• Team management - a real team player who loves working collaboratively and has an instinct for liaising with creatives; someone who knows what great looks like!


• Time management – High levels of organisation and brilliant at working in parallel on multiple projects


• Incredible attention to detail and diligent QA’ing of any work before it leaves the building


• A self-starter with the ability to work independently


• A diplomatic and confident communicator, who can be flexible and adaptable


• Previous experience of HFSS regulations would be advantageous but not essential


• Previous experience of using Paprika to manage resource and project finances would be appreciated but training will be provided on this too


• Experience of using project management tools such as Adobe Workfront and Monday.com would be beneficial


• Eagerness to adopt, learn, and make best use of AI

Working with Us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas at the intersection of brand, culture, and commerce. In an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving. On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

This job description is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor, might be part of the job.

Location

Manchester - Bonded Warehouse

Brand

Dentsu Creative

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

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