At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire high-performing teams on exciting global projects.
- Company: Join AB InBev, a leader in brewing beloved beers and brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and health perks.
- Other info: Fixed-term contract with potential for extension and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with creative minds in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and team leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Purpose: Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love. AB InBev empowers you to dream big, lead change, and create a lasting legacy.
The Role
Project Management Lead with Group Account Director experience in a creative agency. The role reports to the Head of Operations and entails leading high‑performing teams across multiple global brands, collaborating closely with creative, strategic, production, media, and brand teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coach, lead and inspire a team of Senior and Project Managers to excellence.
- Build and own relationships with key senior stakeholders such as EU/Global Marketing Directors and act as the marketing director escalation point.
- Seamlessly integrate with operation leads (Traffic & Finance) and department heads to assure smooth processes led by the PM team (finance, full marketing funnel, media integration, etc.).
- Actively monitor and track draftLine Targets & Operations team North Stars, opening gaps and influencing achievement.
- Constantly improve and analyse WOW, identifying areas for improvement and working closely with the broader dL departments where applicable.
- Collaborate with Marketing teams on brands’ 1‑year plan and lead the dL SOW delivery for your brand scope, translating scope into workload planning alongside finance & traffic leads.
- Supervise tracking of overarching budgets and finances with the PM team and their brands, such as retainers, forecasts and reconciliations with the support of the Finance Manager—ensuring brand teams are notified of any overspend or issues in a timely manner.
- Lead high‑profile & complex projects/campaigns where necessary.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience managing and coaching high‑performing teams.
- Relationship management experience with ability to influence across various stakeholders and geographies at all organisational levels.
- Organised and meticulous with a strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and a changing environment.
- Creative flair and confidence to contribute actively to strategic and creative discussions.
- Strong commercial acumen and financial/budget management skills.
- Ready to identify continuous improvement opportunities through evidence‑backed decisions.
- Excellent communication skills in written, spoken and presentation English.
Benefits & Perks
- Fixed‑term contract until December 2026 with the possibility to extend based on performance and business needs.
- Competitive parental leave and double pension contributions.
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
- Private medical care and volunteer days a year.
- Benefits supporting physical and mental health, overall well‑being, and primary caregiver paid leave.
Project Management Lead (mat cover) employer: Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev)
At AB InBev, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. As a Project Management Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams while collaborating with global brands in a creative environment. With competitive benefits such as generous parental leave, private medical care, and a strong focus on employee well-being, we empower our employees to grow and thrive in their careers.
Contact Details:
Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev) Recruitment Team
