Project Manager

Department: Project Management 

Location: London

Contract type: 12-Month FTC

Full Time/Part time: Full time 

Reporting into: Project Director 

About Ogilvy: 

Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth. We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas. 

Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities: Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR & Influencer, and Health. This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries. 

The result is multifaceted ideas for our clients that drive impact and are born from the intersection of platform x culture x technology. 

We call this Borderless Creativity. 

Ogilvy was ranked the number one UK agency at D&AD and was the only UK agency to win a Glass Lions at Cannes. Ogilvy was also nominated network of the year in Cannes Lions, Campaign, Effie Awards EMEA, London International Awards, The One Show and WARC Rankings. 

In 2022, Ogilvy was the most creatively awarded agency globally – including the most awarded agency at the Clio Awards, DMA Awards, Influencer Marketing Awards, London International Awards and The One Show. 

Ogilvy UK’s PR practice won large agency of the year at the PR Week awards. And our Consulting practice was in the Forbes 2022 list of best management consultancy firms. 

The Role: 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the execution of integrated projects within our creative agency. In this capacity, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects, spanning from client briefings to the final asset handover. 

As a Project Manager, your wealth of experience will shine as you take charge of intricate project landscapes. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams towards efficient collaboration, ensuring project milestones are met with precision. Drawing from your extensive background, you will orchestrate the synchronisation of resources, from creative minds to technical wizards, facilitating an environment where ideas transform into tangible results. Your strategic vision and seasoned judgment will drive projects forward, adapting to changing requirements and unforeseen challenges while keeping the broader business goals in focus. 

Moreover, you will be a beacon of leadership, providing mentorship and guidance to more junior team members in the business. Your ability to impart knowledge and insights will foster the growth of upcoming project managers, elevating the overall proficiency of our teams. Within this role, your strong communication and interpersonal skills will establish you as a go-to collaborator, working in harmony with account managers, creatives, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified approach that exceeds client expectations. Your dedication to detail will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards our agency is renowned for, ensuring that every project deliverable is of impeccable quality. 

Client Accounts:

BP is one of the world's largest companies measured by revenues and profits. Their purpose is reimagining energy for people and our planet, and they “want to help the world reach net zero and improve people's lives” as they invest in greener technologies alongside their core oil and gas functions. 

Ogilvy have worked with BP as their lead creative agency for the last six years and the relationship continues to grow year-on-year. Within Ogilvy’s advertising pillar, we lead on all ATL comms for Retail (as opposed to Fuel or B2B). 

We have multiple ongoing projects and workstreams which include developing a new global brand platform, a new TVC and various promotional and seasonal campaigns running throughout the year so there is a high volume of output and coordination of production delivery. 

EY (Ernst & Young) is one of the largest global professional services organisations in the world with over 300,000 employees in more than 150 countries. They are one of the Big Four along with KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC. They operate across traditional service lines such as tax and audit but are increasingly focused on the digital and consulting business: digital transformation, AI and tech innovation, sustainability etc. Their purpose is to build a better working world for clients, communities, society and the planet. 

The work we do covers brand advertising, brand experience and activation, internal comms, digital assets, social and content. We've won numerous awards including Marketing Society, DMA's and the Drum. 

Across these two accounts, we have a some very exciting briefs and plenty of opportunities to excel. 

Key Responsibilities: 

· Act as the primary liaison between diverse agency disciplines to synchronise resources. 

· Oversee the end-to-end execution of integrated projects, ensuring their seamless completion. 

· Foster strong relationships with project teams, the commercial division, and the PMO Lead. 

· Develop a comprehensive grasp of the client's remuneration and commercial model. 

· Monitor project finances and proactively address resource allocation concerns. 

· Effectively manage project schedules, adhering to scope, timelines, and budgets. 

· Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring smooth delivery. 

· Collaborate adeptly with multi-agency teams for seamless project execution. 

· Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of industry-standard project tools, processes, and platforms. 

· Collaborate closely with the resource manager and PMO Lead for effective resource management. 

· Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, precision, and excellence across project documentation. 

Requirements: 

· Demonstrated expertise as a Project Manager in a creative agency or similar environment. 

· Proficiency in effective project setup, budgeting, resource control, management, and reporting. 

· Experience working on integrated accounts and understanding the dynamics of global projects. 

· Financial acumen to manage project budgets, monitor financial status, and forecast resource allocation. 

· Proactive approach to identifying potential project risks and implementing mitigation strategies. 

· Familiarity with industry-standard project tools, processes, and platforms. 

· Experience in strategic meeting scheduling to ensure comprehensive team participation. 

· Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to maintaining high-quality standards across project documentation and deliverables. 

· Solution-oriented mindset, particularly in challenging scenarios. 

· Flexibility and adaptability to navigate change and innovation in a dynamic work environment. 

· Understanding of evolving trends within the creative industry. 

How we help you Thrive:  

· 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day  

· Bupa Healthcare 

· Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave 

· We have a 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