Account Director - Fixed Term in Surrey, Woking

Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract. ITG are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the KFC account team for a six-month period to manage a specific campaign. This position is designed for someone who excels at seamlessly managing every aspect within their scope. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that KFC’s new campaign is executed smoothly and efficiently, adhering to the ITG and KFC Way of Working (WOW).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with estimating and scheduling of the project, including print, art working, digital, strategic creative and performance marketing if required.
• Provide SME expertise to the account team and to the client to support in the delivery of this campaign, from briefing to live in stores.
• Understand all operational processes, including WOW, use of platforms and reporting.
• Understand each different channel KFC operates within for this campaign.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external (3rd party suppliers).
• Take proactive and thought leading approach to delivering the project and ensuring work is correct, to brief and within estimated budgets.
• Ensure briefs are clear and logical for resource.

What I need to do:

• Project manage this campaign from start to finish, including all touch points; you will be accountable for the delivery of this project.
• Regularly communicate with the client weekly on calls and deck updates.
• Regularly keep SAD updated with progress and flag any challenges as well as suggesting solutions.
• Ensuring costs are provided to the client and budget is monitored throughout the process.
• Develop resource plans that are effective, engage with internal teams to ensure everyone is doing what they need to and when accordingly, to the project plan.
• Liaise with print suppliers, give them what they need to complete their segment.
• Regularly visit KFC stores to ensure delivery of POS and take pictures for reference.

You will need a comprehensive understanding of ITG operations and the integration of various areas. Your knowledge of business processes, from initial conception to final delivery, should be robust. You will be a compassionate leader with a keen technical and creative sense, adept at managing day-to-day projects. A process-driven individual, you possess over 5 years of experience and have the capability to engage with individuals at every level within the organisation, taking full ownership of projects. Your enthusiasm for problem-solving will shine through as you immerse yourself in all aspects of the business. However, you will prioritise maintaining high standards of project management at the core of your responsibilities. Have vast experience with managing print, including print suppliers and store POS.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Annual Wellbeing Day.
• Pension Scheme.
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan.
• Smart Working Options.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Monthly Employee Awards.
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day.
• Referral scheme.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.

Diversity Commitment:

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation and the wider industry too.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.