Project Manager

Project Manager

Southend/ Hybrid Mon to Fri 8am 5pm

My client has an exciting job opportunity for a Project Manager to join our clients well-established fantastic team, performing a key role within one of their UK-based sites. You will be required to work in Hertfordshire twice a week and the rest from home. Initially training will take place in Southend for 3 weeks.

The Role

This role is responsible for managing projects through the company s defined processes from initial project brief through to file release ensuring the critical path is followed to meet all client expectations. Full in-house training will be given in reference to working processes and specific client/brand guidelines.

Desired Skills, Qualities and Experience:

• Excellent organisational & time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise your own workload against critical path deadlines.
• Creation and management of both client relationships and internal team relationships.
• Able to use Microsoft applications, in particular Excel.

Role Summary:

• Oversee all assigned projects from end to end.
• Keep key documentation up to date at all times including the management of financial tasks.
• Ensure that accurate and timely invoicing (monthly cycle) is processed through agreed client processes and that any cost issues and aged debt is monitored and escalated to resolution quickly.
• Understand and follow all agreed process steps at all stages whilst leading other stakeholders through the process.
• Ensure SLA s are met and briefs are accurate and communicated clearly.
• Work closely with internal teams to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the client by working as a liaison between all stakeholders.
• Ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with project risks and challenges through daily reporting.
• Attend all project related meetings where relevant.
• Create and manage micro critical paths according to client launch schedule.
• Ensure accurate workload activity projections which are updated and reported on every week. Be a consultant for the client on all aspects of artwork and pre-press and support internal teams with query resolution.
• Escalate any issues to the Business Unit Director and/or the Head of Operations.

What you ll need

• 2 years + relevant experience of artwork and reprographic services with a solid understanding of the technical aspects of artwork and print would be advantageous.
• 2 years + experience of project management - able to demonstrate management at a project level of external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills - speaking to a variety of key stakeholders at varying levels within the business.
• Excellent organisation skills - effectively manage multiple projects and their relevant stakeholders simultaneously.
• Enthusiasm and composure under pressure a can do attitude looking at challenging situations with a calm and optimistic approach and to outwardly champion the process to all areas of the business.
• Professional and presentable to be comfortable in a client facing role in an onsite fast paced retail environment.
• Reliable team player always willing to contribute and assist other colleagues in busy periods.
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications and the ability to adapt to use bespoke software solutions.

The Package (please contact for salary)

• Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
• Hybrid working, with 2 days working in Hertfordshire
• Initially training will take place at Southend for 3 weeks
• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Birthday benefit - late start or early finish
• Private Health Care
• Subsidised gym membership
• Long Service Awards
• Star Employee Awards Quarterly
• Flu Vaccination
• Pension Plan + Salary Exchange Plan
• Team social events
• You will feel part of a great team