Senior Project Manager

Job DescriptionAn exceptional opportunity is available for a Senior Project Manager to join our trailblazing team at one of the UK's premier organisations in event management and communications.We are at the forefront of revolutionising the communications, engagement, and events sectors. With an impressive legacy spanning over 49 years, we're not just adapting to change; we're driving it, setting the gold standard for the industry. Our mission is to transform the landscape of communications and events, empowering our clients to do things others cannot.Our team is not just a workforce; it's a community of client-centric professionals dedicated to getting things done. We value the art of communication as much as the science of engagement, and we bring this ethos to every project we undertake. Here, you won't just be another cog in the wheel—you'll be a key player in a collaborative environment where your insights are valued, your contributions are recognised, and your professional development is a priority.Role & ResponsibilitiesEnd to end full-service project management including client liaison, project planning, budget management, supplier management and management of internal resourceLeading on a number of diverse and complex projects including conferences, incentive programmes, road shows, exhibitions, and summitsMulti-currency budget creation, ownership, and reconciliation of up to £5MManagement of project cashflow via our internal systems and securing client approvals, issuing purchase orders and invoices.Directing all team members responsible for contributing to the event delivery, ensuring the solution meets the client brief and objectivesCollaborating with our Digital Team to ensure best use of product and delegate management standards are metEnsuring that all client projects meet operational excellence standards, ISO and profitability targets set by the businessManaging supply chain partners to ensure the highest standards of service/product delivery at the best negotiated priceUnderstanding and managing H&S obligations for project deliveryCollaborating with the Account Director to initiate new business, upselling opportunities and identifying gaps in our delivery modelContributing to the delivery response on new business proposals and pitchesBeing a role model and positive influence for the junior members of the department by demonstrating and promoting best practice and implementing processLeading company initiatives and tasks as required or requested by the Leadership Team.About YouA strong track-record of Project Management and, specifically, experience in managing various projects and managing cumulative event budgets of all sizes.Exceptional project management skills and a strong business acumen are essential as is attention to detail, the drive to deliver continuous improvement and a commitment to outstanding quality of deliveryExcellent understanding of all event disciplines including delegate management, technical production, exhibition build, digital and video production, print productionProven financial acumen with the ability to manage third party suppliers, negotiate and grow project profitabilityConfident and familiar with building and managing delegate management systems and the understanding of digital productsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills both internally and client facingAgile and adaptive with the resilience and stamina to sustain performance under pressureIndependent worker with the ability to self-prioritise workload according to the business needs and excellent time management skills.Highly collaborative ability to build trust with colleagues, clients and suppliers and positively influence othersLogical and technically savvy with the ability to pick up new systems and/or processes quicklyAbility to work on the here and now but have the oversight to plan aheadExcellent people management skills with proven ability in leading and motivating delivery teamsLine Management experience and the ability to lead and develop a high performing team.Think you’d be a good fit for our team? Get in touch. We'd be happy to have you and we really mean that. Not just because we love having experts like you on our side, but also because there is work to do, boundaries to be pushed – and we need the right people for the job to do it!Excited? We are, Let’s get started.
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