Project Manager

Role: Integrated Project Manager

Job Level: Mid (5-7 years' experience)

Department: Project Management

Location: Hybrid

Type of contract: FTC

Start Date: Immediate

Language: Proficiency in English is required as we are a global business

A Little Bit About the Role:

Working with our client a major Luxury Fashion Brand, the Project Manager leads projects from concept to completion, providing the direction and control required to do this.  Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, the Project Manager is the key communicator on the status, risks and challenges of all the project deliverables, inclusive of budget and resource. The account team is based in London with production teams in London, Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. 

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager works alongside the team of 18 spanning client and project management as well as creative team members.  In KL we will have a team of up to 10.

What You'll be Doing:

• Work in true collaboration with client and be responsible for a seamless successful project and product as the outcome
• Working as part of a team to win new business
• Develop existing client relationships as part of the business pipeline
• Working alongside internal and external teams and developers.
• Managing projects from beginning to end with clear communication on a regular basis on milestones, targets, goals and deadlines
• Planning digital projects from the initial stages through to final delivery
• Acting as the lead contact for clients during projects
• Continuously assessing working methods and processes and making recommendations for improvement;
• Reviewing project resources and providing an analysis on whether they meet the demands of the project
• Ensuring key Service Level Agreements are met by all parties involved
• Overseeing the project’s financial budget, notifying stakeholders of key cost implications, changes to budget, spending and cost changes. 
• Working in a team of 10 - 18.
• Work across Fashion and Luxury products.

What You'll Need:

• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organise and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships
• Exceptional project management skills to be the product owner working with the clients
• Overall responsibility for the successful initiation of the project plan and execution with stakeholders, monitoring progress, controlling deadlines and closure of the project
• The ability to develop and put forward the best process in tackling data gathering and storing
• The ability to host clear, efficient and productive project meetings for differing stages of the project from kick off, discovery and so on, using a project methodology
• Agile Project Management experience for mapping out sprints and leading scrums
• Great communication skills that are tailored for the recipients
• The ability to manage and mentor junior team members
• A clear understanding of all IIG group products and how to utilise this knowledge to the accounts advantage.
• Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top tier agency service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other related software.

Good to have:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in:
  • Digital
  • Print
  • Artwork

A little bit about us

We are OLIVER+ (previously known as MORE), part of OLIVER and the Inside Ideas Group. We’re a global collective of creatives, technologists and production experts who create and maintain world-class content in film, CGI, motion design, digital, print and tech. We connect opportunities for clients by providing high quality solutions and capabilities to ambitious businesses all over the world.

You can find us here:

https://oliverplus.agency/

https://vimeo.com/oliverplus

https://www.linkedin.com/company/oliverplus/mycompany/

https://www.instagram.com/__oliver__plus/

Other essential points to note:
As we are working remotely, it is essential that the ideal candidate have the following in place to ensure there are no delays on delivering work timeously:

• Back-up power supply, if necessary.
• Stable internet connectivity – fibre connection preferable (options can be discussed) in order to connect to remote servers as well as conduct virtual meetings daily.
• Personal computer with relevant capabilities necessary for the role.
• This is a snapshot of the responsibilities & desired deliverables. Other areas for delivery and responsibilities may be added or addressed during the period of employment. This document should not constitute as the sole indicator for responsibilities and delivery, but it can be used as a generic guide to help with managing your performance.
  
  

Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.