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Senior Project Manager

Salary £50,000 - £55,000
Hours 40 hours per wek
Location Willesden
Closing Date 18 September 2025
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 18 September 2025

Main Duties

  • Manage, prioritise, and oversee the execution of multiple creative street marketing projects.
  • Respond to briefs, develop creative solutions, take ownership of projects from start to finish, control budgets, and liaise with suppliers.
  • Lead the full project lifecycle from creative concept and development through initial briefing, to planning, execution and reconciliation.
  • Create timelines and Scope of Works to best manage expectations and deliver exceptional work to budget and on time.
  • Maintain client relationships and ensure scope and agreements are monitored and achieved throughout the project planning process.
  • Manage the project team to ensure high standards and practices connected to successful project management.
  • Create and manage quotes and budgets for all projects, monitoring profitability at every opportunity.
  • Manage vendors, clients, project team members and project timelines within the assigned total budget
  • Be confident in problem solving within project timelines, and flagging potential upcoming issues
  • Sourcing, negotiating, contracting and managing supplier selection.
  • Work closely with the Account Managers to develop strong working relationships and develop an understanding of their role and clients.
  • Oversee and direct the work of the freelancers.
  • Play an active part in new pitches and proposals especially in working out quotes and ballparks.
  • Complete all project admin thoroughly, including appropriate health and safety, risk assessment, logistics, operational and sustainable practices.
  • Be proactive and objective in developing new ways of working and streamlining processes.
  • Share your knowledge and support the development of junior team members.

Skills and Experience Required

  • You will have experience working in a similar role handling multiple priority projects and stakeholders at one time.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of project management and agency clients.
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring a team.
  • Experience working under pressure to tight deadlines and adapting quickly and diligently to last minute-changes.
  • Be a strategic and creative thinker.
  • Possession of exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Have great written and verbal communication.
  • Have a high level of attention to detail and be an excellent problem solver.
  • Possess a love for the street including a passion for music, art and fashion.