Global Transformation Project Manager

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring a Global Transformation Project Manager to work on a Fixed Term Contract until 31/7/26 from our office in London.

Role Purpose

As part of a global shift to a new, integrated One Dentsu operating model, Dentsu is on a significant transformation journey. As Project Manager you’ll work as part of a team delivering a defined set of interdependent projects to ensure successful delivery of the required outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• The purpose of this role is to lead a defined set of interdependent projects to ensure successful delivery of the required outcomes.
• Project Leadership and Vision: Define and communicate the project vision, translating it into actionable delivery objectives. Lead the project alongside the Project Business Lead to achieve business case benefits, desired capabilities, and outcomes. Uphold ethical standards in all interactions with stakeholders, team members, and the broader organization.
• Project Team Management: Design, develop, and manage the project team, including the appointment of project managers and key resources. Resolve conflicts, clearly define roles and responsibilities, foster innovation, and inspire the team to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Project Business Case and Benefits Realisation: Collaborate with the Project Business Lead to develop, gain approval for, and manage the project business case, benefits plan, and budget. Ensure the realization of benefits through meticulous planning and design, working closely with change managers and business benefit owners.
• Project Budget and Cost Management: Develop and agree on project budgets, meticulously tracking forecast and actual costs to ensure financial control.
• Project Governance, Reporting, and Assurance: Implement robust project governance, monitor progress, maintain project integrity, and engage in assurance activities to ensure compliance and performance.
• Project Plans, Performance, and Controls: Document all fundamental project components, establish protocols for scope changes, set performance controls, and monitor progress. Engage fully with requisite assurance processes and respond to recommendations.
• Dependency Management: Map project dependencies, identify owners, and integrate dependency management into the project governance cycle. Act as an arbiter to resolve issues between various project elements.
• Project Resource Management: Identify and secure necessary resources, manage contracts, and update resource allocation plans to ensure project needs are met.
• Project Stakeholder and Communications Management: Identify and manage stakeholder interests, ensure effective communication, and secure senior-level support to maintain alignment with project goals.

Skills/Qualifications

• Relevant track record (minimum 3-5 years+) operating within large, complex global organisations, that have navigated through transformation programs delivering process optimisation, operating model redesign and operational excellence.
• Can do attitude and ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation structure with significant emphasis on collaboration, influence and persuasion.
• Resilient and an ability to navigate through complexity and large amounts of change.

What we offer

This is a FTC until 31/7/2026. The team is based from the London office in NW1 and work on a hybrid basis. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their best selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location: London