Mid-Level Project Manager

Company Description

As Leo Burnett himself once said: “At the end of the day, we’re just people talking to people.”
And that sums up how we think. We never forget that on the other side of every screen, watching every ad or reading every tweet are people. Not just pairs of eyes with credit cards. But human beings, who want to be entertained, engaged and listened to.

Which is why we want to make work that connects on a human level. That everyone will love. Proudly populist creative work that makes people smile, laugh, cry and everything in between. Whether that’s through advertising or managing brand partnerships with our Sports + Entertainment team.
But it’s also why we believe in being decent human beings. Either to work with or to work for. Because putting people first is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in the power of a strong, supportive, and inclusive culture that puts people and creativity at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a genuinely friendly and informal style where everyone’s invited, and the collective is more important than the individual.

Job Description

Are you a dynamic and driven Mid-Level Project Manager with a knack for navigating the fast-paced world of agency or production environments? Leo Burnett is looking for someone like you to manage and execute projects for one of our largest and most exciting clients—McDonald's.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Lead and manage multiple project workflows, ensuring they run smoothly and align with the overall strategy.
• Client & Partner Communication: Act as the key liaison between internal teams, clients, and partner agencies. Clearly communicate project plans, aligning expectations and processes across all stakeholders.
• Timeline Management: Create, update, and adapt project timelines to meet evolving needs, ensuring all deliverables are met on time.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Client Services and other departments to streamline workflows and ensure all aspects of the project are efficiently executed.
• Agency Operations Mastery: Gain an in-depth understanding of agency operations and production processes across all channels to ensure flawless execution.
• Creative Briefing: Ensure briefs are approved and that creative teams are briefed promptly to kick off projects effectively.
• Meeting Facilitation: Organize and attend project reviews, set agendas, and document action points for follow-up.
• Work Distribution: Manage the distribution of tasks to relevant departments and third-party vendors, ensuring clarity and timely delivery.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and address timing or delivery challenges, proposing practical solutions to keep projects on track.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with all agency departments and partners to deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations.
• Teamwork & Communication: Foster a collaborative environment where teamwork and open communication thrive.
• Financial Management: Produce production estimates and purchase orders (excluding TV/Radio), ensuring cost controllers approve estimates before client sharing.
• Project Reconciliation: Reconcile projects upon completion, ensuring all objectives were met and lessons learned are documented.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

• Creative Expertise: Proficiency with Apple applications (Keynote) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Understanding of the Creative Process: A thorough grasp of the creative process, from initial brief to final output, is essential.
• Cultural Fit: We’re seeking someone who is not just dedicated and ambitious, but also passionate about great ideas and unafraid to voice their opinions. Being fun, friendly, and eager to get involved in all aspects of agency life is a must.
• Commercial Acumen: Maintain a commercial perspective in all work, displaying professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

What We Value:

• Leadership & Communication: A strong communicator who can confidently take charge of delivering multi-channel creative projects, informing the Project Director and senior management of any account statuses, challenges, plans, and meetings as required.
• Pressure Management: Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, solve problems, multitask, and drive projects forward without missing a beat.
• Planning & Organization: Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the foresight to anticipate potential challenges and provide effective solutions.
• Proactive Attitude: Always looking ahead to spot potential pitfalls and addressing them proactively.
• Client Champion: A commitment to understanding and championing the client’s business, offering support wherever needed.
• Cultural Contribution: A contributor to the vibrant culture at Leo Burnett, striving to make our agency even better.

If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding work and excited about working on the McDonald's account, we want to hear from you! Join us at Leo Burnett and help us continue to create exceptional campaigns for one of the world's most iconic brands

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are a core part of our DNA at Leo Burnett. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates, and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group irrelevant of their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion fuel our creativity and innovation, it enables us to be closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.

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