Overview
The Freelance Project Manager will play a crucial role in managing key campaigns for a retail/FMCG client within a creative agency. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, the contractor will ensure effective project delivery while communicating updates to stakeholders and maintaining budget and timeline compliance. This position offers a mix of on-site and remote work, emphasizing the importance of both print and digital project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of campaigns and projects.
- Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and workflows.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and agency partners to ensure efficient progress.
- Track and monitor budgets, resources, and project status, escalating issues as necessary.
- Facilitate meetings, manage action items, and ensure clear stakeholder communication.
- Support operational excellence to deliver projects on time, within scope and to quality standards.
- Engage in direct communication with clients to address project needs and updates.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within a creative agency setting.
- Strong delivery skills with the ability to manage fast-paced, high-volume accounts.
- Ideal experience in managing print campaigns such as brochures and leaflets.
- Experience with retail accounts is desirable but not mandatory.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for project tracking.
- Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and facilitate meetings.