Senior Media Project Manager

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for a proactive self-driven Senior Project Manager to take the reins on two high-impact strategic initiatives shaping our media and solution offerings for executive-level visibility. This isnt a passive task-tracking role: you will step in establish structure and lead cross-functional execution end-to-end. While onboarding support is provided we need someone who thrives on full operational ownership drives momentum and delivers high-quality outputs independently.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Drive end-to-end execution: Establish project plans that meet the key milestones and deliverables and manage timelines to ensure high-quality on-time delivery across workstreams.
• Lead senior stakeholder alignment: Collaborate directly with leadership internal domain experts and external consultants to keep project goals and executive updates aligned.
• Own resource & workflow management: Define capability and expertise needs partner with team leaders to secure team member availability establish clear roles and workflows and proactively clear delivery blockers.
• Enable multi-region delivery: Manage schedules assets and communications seamlessly across both AMER and EMEA teams.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

Essential:

• Ownership mindset: Proven track record of stepping into ambiguous environments creating structure and driving projects forward independently without needing step-by-step direction.
• Communication & stakeholder management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to manage external consultants interface with senior executives and align cross-functional teams.
• Timezone & regional flexibility: Willingness and capability to adapt daily working hours to accommodate regular meeting overlaps with EMEA and US-based team members and stakeholders.
• Reliable work ethic: A resilient action-oriented approach focused on hitting tight deadlines managing competing priorities across regions and maintaining quality under pressure.
• Agency background: Prior experience in an agency digital studio or consultancy setting with a track record of balancing multiple high-priority client projects simultaneously.

Nice to have:

• Media industry background: Experience in the media industry or working on media-related business cases is a major plus.
• Customer experience (CX) & journey mapping: Experience managing end-to-end UX and strategy teams defining end-to-end user journeys or service design initiatives.

WE OFFER

• Hybrid working policy
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform and a multisport programme;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a CertifiedB Corp since 2021.
• Awesome clients. Whether big small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
• Global annualDEPT Cares Monthin which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHY DEPT

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.