Job Description

• Join one of the Top 5 digital agencies in the UK as Head of Project Management.
• Enjoy autonomy to mould and develop your team whilst utilising their strong reputation client base and successful ways of working.
• Hybrid working with 1-2 days a month in the northern UK based office.

These roles are few and far between to join a well-established leading digital agency as Head of Project Management.
If you\xe2\x80\x99re a Senior Project/Account Manager looking for that next step up or a seasoned Head of Project/Account Management this could be a perfect match.
If you have strong understanding of web development technologies client management and yearn for career progression please read on.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing

As Head of Project Management you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of a multinational award winning agency leading a team of Project Managers to ensure the continued successful delivery of web development projects for a variety of small top large clients in a range of industries.
With direct line management responsibilities from day one you\xe2\x80\x99ll also lead the growth of the team from 3 to 5-6 Project Managers whilst being hands on with delivery yourself. As a successful agency a good structure exists with clear principles of best practice around process procedure and governance however the right person will be able to bring new ideas to the table and have the support to implement these ideas to improve efficiencies and work in a way that suits you and your team. Even in the role of Head of Project Management there is a clear path to progression the reason this role has come around is due to the previous incumbent gaining promotion internally.
The right person will have strong understanding of various tech platforms and CMS such as Umbraco Kentico Sitecore Drupal Magento and Shopify for example and core PM skills around budgeting reporting governance and stakeholder management.
As a key member of the team you\xe2\x80\x99ll work closely with multiple other areas of the business from account management and marketing to finance and operations whilst reporting into the MD with regular updates and reports on performance and progress. This agency is part of a wider group of agencies so there is also the opportunity to work with other agencies on other projects and expand your network knowledge and reputation.
Whilst this role offers remote working there is the expectation to visit the office 1-2 times a month based in the north of England. In addition to remote working and flexi-time the base salary is complimented by a 8-10% bonus paid quarterly and the opportunity to gain additional certifications career progression and work with some lovely clients across the board on various platforms.

What experience you\xe2\x80\x99ll need

• Previous experience as Senior Project/Account Manager Head of Project/Account Management or similar.
• Previous experience in a digital/eCommerce/web development agency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced agile agency environment in leadership role.
• Previous coaching mentoring or line management experience.
• Strong understanding of various CMS such as Kentico Umbraco Sitecore Magento Shopify for example.
• Experienced with various project planning tools such as JIRA Team Gantt Hub Planner.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll need to be a confident communicator hands on approach to problem solving and ensuring that things keep running smoothly.
• As a communicative and confident leader you\xe2\x80\x99ll utilise your previous experience to make sure the team and stakeholders are informed along the way obtaining buy-in and sign off for briefs ensuring everything runs smoothly from inception to delivery.
• Naturally you\xe2\x80\x99ll be extremely organised ensuring projects are being delivered on time and on budget and everything runs like clockwork.
• Comfortable working remotely with occasional office visits.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll get in return for your talents

A senior role in a leading agency. You will be part of an agency that devotes a lot of time resource and effort into developing your career with a clear path to progression. You\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy autonomy flexible working and budget for additional certifications in addition to bonus based on personal performance between 8-10% of base salary.

What\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Please apply ASAP or contact Aaron Drury at ADLIB Recruitment for more information.

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