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About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
Department: Experience
Location: London
Contract type: 12-Month FTC
Full Time/Part time: Full Time
Reporting into: Account Director
We're in search of an experienced and adept Account Manager used to managing integrated projects within our forward-thinking agency. The core focus will involve liaison with our US and UK based clients to understand the nature of the ask and manage the brief, build out the scope of the project, oversee the development of materials and get involved the strategy research, development of messaging houses, creative production and all other aspects needed to deliver first class work.
The Client: Verizon is a global leader in technology and communications, committed to empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through cutting-edge solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Efficient Coordination: Act as the linchpin between different agency departments, clients and stakeholders, synchronising resources and feedback effectively for optimal project execution.
* Holistic Project Oversight: Supervise the seamless execution of integrated projects ensuring impeccable completion.
* Industry Awareness and B2B expertise: Stay abreast of industry news and views, ensuring you’re aware of industry challenges and opportunities in discussions with clients and senior stakeholders.
* Proficient Project Management: Exhibit expertise in managing project setup, scoping, budgeting, and resource coordination while comprehensively grasping the client's business model.
* Relationship Building: Foster robust internal relationships with project teams, the commercial division, and the PM team, and proactively address resource allocation concerns and meticulously monitor project finances.
* Risk Management and Collaboration: Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring smooth delivery by deftly collaborating with multi-agency teams.
Requirements:
* Stakeholder Management Skills: Strong proficiency in managing diverse stakeholders, including clients, team members, senior management, and external partners.
* Decision-Making: Demonstrate the ability to manage crises efficiently and make well-informed decisions under pressure, sustaining project momentum while adeptly handling unforeseen challenges.
* Strategic: Demonstrate expertise in how to generate insight and understanding around complex topics using research skills and tools, and then using this research to bring your point of view to our strategy and creative teams.
* Familiarity with Project Management Systems: Practical experience using various project management software and platforms.
* Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Focus on implementing and refining quality assurance methodologies within project delivery processes.
How We Help You Thrive:
* 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
* Bupa Healthcare
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
* A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
* Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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