Role title: Junior Project Managerreporting into the Operations Director
To plan and coordinate small scale projects from brief to delivery and support with the planning and coordination of larger projects as required, managing resources, budget and people to ensure we are delivering on time, on budget and to the highest possible creative quality standards.
Role objectives
* Work closely with the Client Services team and other departments to ensure efficient flow of work through the agency acting as the main internal point of contact for all project issues.
* Offer support and guidance to the team on all project related issues being able to troubleshoot and propose alternative solutions where necessary.
* Ensure the smooth running of project from brief to delivery ensuring critical paths are maintained and all sign off and budgetary procedures are followed.
* Ensure all project budgets are being accurately tracked, managed and communicated to the relevant parties.
* Coordination of all people on the project and keep stakeholders informed of status throughout the project lifecycle.
* Clearly communicate project issues in a timely manner to ensure swift resolution of any issues that may put the project at risk.
* Facilitate regular and clear communication within the project team to identify priorities and keep the project on track.
* Manage all outsourcing elements of the project ensuring any external parties are delivering quality product on time and on budget.
* Proactively identify potential project risks and mitigate against them.
* Define the scope of the project including budget, deliverables, timings and objectives with support from the team.
* Forecasting project resource needs and ensure appropriate resources are available when required.
* Schedule and manage all internal project related meetings and communication including status meetings, internal reviews and third-party briefings making sure all relevant parties attend, setting the agenda and summarising any action points.
* Support the Client Service team with preparation and documentation for relevant client facing meetings.
* Ensure all internal processes are followed including production processes to maintain efficient project delivery and quality standards.
Knowledge / skills / experience required
* Up to 2 years working within a creative / marketing communication agency.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills.
* An intuitive, problem-solving approach to project management.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Entry level experience in a similar role, ideally in an agency environment.
* Able to manage multiple priorities and demanding timeframes.
* Able to work and collaborate efficiently within a team.
* Able to work across multiple types of media.
* Commercially minded and solutions driven.
* Ability to update and adapt to ever changing timelines as projects evolve through their lifecycle.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
Marketing Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Carswell Gould by 2x
Get notified about new Junior Project Manager jobs in Greater Southampton Area.
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom £45,000 - £55,000 3 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom £60,000 - £75,000 2 weeks ago
Project Manager – Global Commercial Operations
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom £50,000 - £55,000 2 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 8 hours ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago
Lead Project Manager - Finance & CxO Transformation
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Southampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr