Project Manager (6-12 month FTC)

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service. We combine data technology creative content and paid media to crack brands business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns augmented reality and chatbots. Our clients include ASOS Just Eat Takeaway Twitch TikTok and The White Company.

As a Project Manager at DEPT youll manage the day-to-day running of projects across assigned accounts ensuring that scopes timelines budgets and resources are well coordinated.

You will work closely with Senior Project Managers and Client Services to track progress flag risks and keep both internal teams and clients aligned on weekly priorities and milestones.

WHAT YOULL DO

Create and manage project plans scopes of work timelines and trackers;
Monitor project pacing prioritise resource allocation and escalate overruns or blockers;
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure systems are up to date;
Support budget tracking and provide relevant updates to Senior Project Managers and Client Services;
Run internal stand-ups and keep teams aligned on priorities and deadlines;
Coordinate with Creative (social media) Design and Production teams to ensure smooth workflow and handovers;
Partner with Client Services to share agreed project updates with clients ensuring clarity on priorities progress and next steps.

WHAT YOU BRING

Relevant experience in a project management role ideally within an agency or creative environment;
Experience creating project documentation including scopes timelines and budgets.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
Confident in using project management tools and tracking systems;
Proactive communicator who can work collaboratively across multiple teams;
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

WE OFFER

A flexible hybrid working policy
The choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year
Company pension scheme
EAP scheme
Ride to work scheme
Enhanced family friendly policies
Buddy Program: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. 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 annual DEPT Cares Month in 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.

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