Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - RDP Creative

Description

Project Manager & Client Services (French speaker a must)
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Department: Project Management

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Reporting to:Sr.
Account Manager

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Location:London

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Nature of role:Manage allocated projects

RDP creative inc.

provides promotional and licensed products for some of the largest media companies in the world, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros including games, theme parks, retail and family activities.

The role of the Project Manager & Client Services person is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.

This includes utilizing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

The projects will include taking a client brief from the initial phase, getting it sourced, developed and fully delivered.


Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Initiate project process through meetings and/or as instructed by Sr. Account Manager
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path to the Sr. Account Manager
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Skill Required

• Fluent French speaker with fluent English
• Ability to manage multiple projects at any one time
• Experience working both independently and in a teamoriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problemsolving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Ability to defuse tension.
• Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at conducting research into projectrelated issues and products.
• Customer service skills and/or sales experience an asset.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment is crucial.

Brand and bespoke orders

• Work closely with Sr. Account Manager to understand client brief and the next steps
• Start sourcing process (EU or Far East)
• Raise and send the pricing document to the Sr. Account Manager
• Activate the project when an order becomes likely in agreement with the Sr. Account Manager
• Prepare a detailed project plan
• Activate the project pulling all key parties together with an agreed timelines with the Sr. Account Manager
• Follow product process from design, production, delivery and invoicing and keep timeline on track
• Prepare final gross margin reporting to confirm margin and send to the Sr. Account Manager

Salary range:
Between £30K and £35K depending on experience


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 14/04/2023

Reference ID:
Project Manager & Client Services (French speaker a must)