Senior Project Manager - Marketing Agency - 6 month FTC

Senior Project Manager

• Annual Salary: £37,850 to £43,250 with a potential review in Jan
• Location: York
• Job Type: Full-time, 6 month Contact or Permanent role available
• Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours flexitime
• Industry: Consultancy Business/Creative

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join one of our top clients in the York area. This role is ideal for a highly successful project manager who is used to juggling multiple projects. You will be responsible for delivering high-value projects and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring excellence and consistency across the board.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Lead and manage multiple accounts, delivering projects from brief to completion.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define project scopes, estimate budgets and timelines, plan resources, and delegate tasks.
• Continuously manage project scopes, identify risks, and coordinate project teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date billing plans and communicate any financial risks or changes promptly.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Utilise tools like Gantt charts for effective project management and timeline tracking.
• Participate in brainstorms and meetings for major projects, influencing decision-making with articulate scenarios.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be based near the York area to be considered as you will be required 2/3 days a week in the office.
• Experience within the consultancy/creative industry would be desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager.
• Proven ability to manage time, budgets, and deliver projects with excellence.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with Gantt charts and timeline management in Excel.
• Familiarity with Trello or similar PM platforms and experience working in an Agile environment.
• Interest in creative communication, culture, and people engagement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews and a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for coaching and development.
• Private healthcare and access to a 24-hour stress counselling helpline.
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contribution).
• Death in service benefits (4x annual salary).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Flexible working options with hybrid working.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme and service awards.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

If this sounds of interest, please don’t hesitate in applying to be considered.