Project Manager Client Transformation

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the worlds leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo Japan and now present in over 145 countries and regions it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media CXM and Creative while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands people and society.

Were hiring for a Project Manager to join our Team in London.

Purpose of the Role

This is a new role within our Client Transformation team under the Executive leadership from our Executive Vice President of Client Transformation.

As the Project Manager you will be responsible for the management and execution of critical processes and improvement initiatives that enable us to deliver integrated solutions that drive client success.

The Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end coordination and execution of Client Business Planning (CBP) processes ensuring timely delivery of milestones and smooth facilitation of all subsequent check-in points. This includes annual planning cycle quarterly client reviews pipeline monitoring and data-driven interventions. Alongside this the role will manage the Integrated Client Lead (ICL) community and contribute to improvement initiatives that enhance planning governance and success tracking across the client portfolio.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who is as equally skilled at managing tactical plans as they are at critical thinking and making strategic recommendations on priorities and next steps for success.

Key Responsibilities

Client Business Planning (CBP) process and governance

Own the CBP timeline deliverables and governance standards.
Coordinate milestone events such as CBP kick-off reviews and submission.
Monitor adherence to CBP processes and intervene where risk is indicated.

Client Management

Facilitate the quarterly client review process through coordination of stakeholders alignment to strategic objectives and management of discussion and actions agreed.
Monitor application of best practice pipeline management and escalate issues to leadership as needed.
Ensure that externally led client relationship health consultancy is integrated into the client review process; that relevant meetings are scheduled actions are monitored and reviewed and that any gaps in visibility or insight are escalated to leadership
Work with the Growth and Insights team to understand where intervention is required and prepare reports and recommendations for next steps.
Recommend enhancements to planning and governance frameworks.

Client Lead Community Management

Organize and manage the monthly connect sessions and other engagement initiatives for our client leads
Act as a central point for communication agendas stakeholders and follow-ups within the Client Lead community.

Improvement Initiatives & Success Tracking

Track and monitor success measures providing regular updates to leadership.
Use your proximity to the client teams and processes to make recommendations to improve to ways of working aligned to strategic objectives
Oversee the design and delivery of improvement projects.

Qualifications Skills

Media experience ideally from a professional services background and/or experience operating within global matrixed organisations
Strong organizational and communication skills and comfortable working with Executive-level priorities and stakeholder groups
Familiarity with strategic planning and client management processes across multi-market client models.
Experience maintaining alignment across multiple teams and functions including Client teams Executive sponsors Commercial Finance HR Technology and Enablement.
Ability to balance tactical and strategic mindset to project management demonstrating proactivity and a detail-oriented mindset with the ability to operate with rigor and flexibility as required
Understanding of change management and fostering strong relationship between project management and change

What we offer

This is a permanent role

The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.

As well as a competitive salary youll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu we embrace diversity and inclusion valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation benefiting our employees partners and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race ethnicity nationality religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process please contact us at quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:

London

Brand:

Dentsu Solutions

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

Job Description:IDentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the worlds leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo Japan and now present in over 145 countries and regions it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations combining the talents of its global ne...