Job Description

Creative Design - who are we?

Are you a driven Project Manager looking to join an award-winning in-house creative and digital team? Do you thrive working with clients and diverse project teams to deliver projects that provide real added value? Do you love analysing and creating strategies for evolving service lines based on client needs?

We are a multi-discipline, talented team of over 80 people, including UX/UI designers, graphic designers, animators, visualisers, real-time and web developers all over the globe. By harnessing outstanding, innovative, and creative talent, we transform the way our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects. Our design principles underpin everything we do. We're problem solvers who are excited by working together to find a solution. We create bespoke communications which focus on bringing meaning to content, make information more accessible and add value to projects. We create and implement viable concepts that utilise technology in a way that enhances outcomes and creates efficiencies. We invest in innovation and focus on upcoming technologies.

People join our in-house agency to work on an exhilarating scope of projects, while having a positive impact on the world. We recognise that we work in a fast-paced environment. So there are many ways we care for each other's wellbeing, from championing mental health to promoting flexible working and keeping active together.

The Role:

Our team of Account Managers and Project Managers are responsible for the delivery of multi-discipline projects ranging from working with local communities to create an engaging branded campaign that communicates proposed plans in their area, to a gamified e-learning experience for the Ministry of Defence.

We currently work with clients such as Transport for London, East West Rail, Ministry of Defence, Highways England, Environment Agency, Thames Water, EDF Energy, Faithful and Gould and our own global internal communications.

We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic Senior Digital Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing digital projects, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Experience within a creative/digital/virtual event environment.
• Lead and manage digital projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope. Projects should also meet our exceptional standards, in line with the agreed project proposal.
• Managing multi-discipline projects from the initial stages through to final delivery, with a focus on digital.
• Being a pro-active leader of the Creative Design team, especially within the London-based office by advocating for best-in-class delivery, client experience, and by harnessing 'process champion' role.
• Identifying client opportunities or investment tasks to enhance the Creative Design offering within projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and managing expectations - able to form strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Work closely with designers, developers, and other team members to ensure project goals are met.
• Allocate resources effectively and efficiently to ensure project success. Overseeing and managing risk on project budgets, quality and timelines.
• Ensuring we're delivering high-quality projects that add real added value.
• Ensure project close-outs are undertaken for all relevant projects, and that learnings are shared with the broader PM team.
• Working with the PM team to continuously assess working methods and processes and making recommendations for improvement.
• Possess a creative flair and innovative approach to projects.Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders.
• Line manages junior-mid weight team members, mentoring them to develop confidence and skill sets. Present an update on their development plans to the Lead PM on a regular basis.

Skills:

• Previous experience in digital project management at a senior level, preferably within a creative agency.
• Strong understanding of digital development and design processes and able to lead client meetings, both virtually and in person, to create confidence around project delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Team management and collaboration.
• Project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Calm and reliable leader who can back-up decision making with solid rationale.
• Agency experience with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Project Management software and tools.

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Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects: AtkinsRéalis Projects (atkinsrealis.com)

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.