Project Manager (6 month FTC)

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring for a Project Manager to join our UK&I PMO Team in London on a 6 month fixed term basis from 5th May 2026.

Purpose of the Role

Dentsu UK&I is embarking on multiple transformative programmes, managed by the UK&I PMO and overseen by the UK&I Steering committee. The committee prioritises, reviews, and approves significant projects, acting as the central forum for escalation and issue resolution.

You’ll be aligned to the biggest programme in the UK portfolio currently looking at the end to end transformation for one of our business areas. You will work with the team running the discovery activity across the media business, coordinating activity from discovery to solution development and rollout.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the coordination of a number of projects within the programme (from discovery phases to solution builds and process experiments).
• Manage stakeholders, ensure effective and timely communication, and secure senior-level support to maintain alignment with project goals.
• Ensure all project documentation is in order and easily accessible for the whole team.
• Work with teams to plan and manage sprints, ensuring clear and consistent communication, managing the backlog and all regular team rituals.
• Flag any blockers to team leadership as required.
• Implement robust project governance, monitor progress, maintain project integrity.
• Develop and agree on project budgets, meticulously tracking forecast and actual costs to ensure financial control.

Experience

• Project management experience with practical experience of Agile planning and experience with iterative delivery sprints.
• Experience across a variety of projects (could include any of the following org structure change, tech, data, process change, behavioural change).
• Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders and demonstrate a strong presence and strong communication skills, influencing across teams to get things done.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity with the ability to find solutions and make progress without always seeking direction.
• Passionate about driving change and delivering exceptional project outcomes.
• Experience working with developers and engineering teams is preferable.

What we offer

This is a fixed term role for a period of 6 months, starting on 5th May 2026. 

The team is based in our London office, the team is currently in the office 2-3 days per week.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

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 recognise 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 [email protected], 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.

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