Project Manager

Ogilvy, part of WPP, was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. Ogilvy Health UK is made up of healthcare communication specialists across various disciplines. We believe we are like no other: we blaze new trails; we encourage a culture of creativity and innovation; we challenge, and we change; and we recognise and reward our team.

About the Role

Do you love seeing a plan come to life, from initial concept through to flawless execution? We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join Ogilvy Health, focusing on the seamless delivery of a full suite of promotional materials across one of our large, dynamic global accounts. In this pivotal role, you will be the 'glue' that binds our projects together, ensuring everything runs smoothly from brief to completion.

What You'll Do

• Orchestrating Project Delivery: Steering complex projects from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring clarity on scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Internal Collaboration Champion: Acting as the primary coordinator between our diverse internal teams (creative, strategy, editorial, technical) and third-party suppliers, ensuring everyone is aligned and moving forward effectively.
• Facilitating Client & Supplier Communication: Serving as the day-to-day contact for clients and suppliers on individual project deliverables, managing expectations and fostering productive partnerships.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identifying potential roadblocks and developing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Quality & Standards Guardian: Ensuring all project outputs meet the exceptional quality standards expected by Ogilvy Health and our clients.
• Process & Efficiency Driver: Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the team.

About You

We're looking for someone who excels at juggling priorities and getting things done. While a formal project management qualification is a plus, we value practical experience and a proactive mindset above all.

• Proven Experience: Ideally, you’ll have gained experience working in a networked agency, specifically within healthcare, at a global level.
• HCP Promotional Expertise: Hands-on experience working on promotional campaign materials targeted at Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) is essential.
• Project Mindset: Solid understanding and practical application of project management fundamentals throughout the full project lifecycle – balancing time, budget, scope, and ambition.
• Comfort with Complexity: Confident operating within a large agency environment, comfortable with the demands of global, multinational clients.
• Team Player: Excellent people skills to foster a collaborative team culture and effectively manage multiple internal and external teams.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding the commercial implications of project decisions and contributing to profitable delivery.
• Communication Powerhouse: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional & Passionate: Driven by a desire to deliver the very highest standards for our clients, the agency, and yourself.

You are great at:

• Making Things Happen: You have an innate ability to drive teams towards action, ensuring tasks are completed well and on time.
• Building Bridges: You effortlessly build rapport with both clients and colleagues, fostering strong, collaborative working relationships.
• Support & Collaboration: You're a true team player, always willing to roll up your sleeves and support others to achieve shared goals.
• Attention to Detail: You possess superb quality control skills, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Problem Solving: You thrive on identifying challenges and proactively coming up with creative and practical solutions.
• Driving Success: You have a genuine desire to contribute to the growth and development of our business through flawless execution and exceptional delivery.

Why Join Ogilvy Health

At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives. Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day.
• Generous enhanced parental leave policies.
• A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation).
• Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing.
• A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling.
• Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion.
• Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth.
• A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.