Project Manager

Role : Project Manager

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group we are at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Location :

Bracknell England United Kingdom (Hybrid working 2 days a week from both our London & Bracknell offices)

About the role :

Working as part of a global team and working into an SPM in Asia support the definition of account processes and set the benchmark for other global 3M hubs to follow. Must have 5 years in a similar global account set‑up. The account is in the Consumer Business Group so B2C experience is essential. The immediate need is the design and production scope of work and must have experience in this but in the near term the requirement will be to work at a conceptual level too. The account is fast‑paced, the work list is vast so we need someone who has worked with complex processes and can deliver numerous briefs at a time across many stakeholders and be proactive to problem‑solve and escalateto keep things on track.

What you will be doing :

• Work with multiple online systems Oliver and clients and work in the clients environment to store assets files and communicate with clients.
• Deliver a wide range of assets we produce lots of online assets (web banners social images) product image mock‑ups and POS so experience with these types of assets is required. The account is integrated so we need an all‑rounder that can support on many types of briefs.
• AI and automation are not far away so experience in this area would be helpful.
• Proactively develop client relationships regular contacts and look to generate new opportunities and connect the dots on solutions.
• Drive and demonstrate operational excellence on the account every day.
• Provide excellent operational guidance on projects and advocate and encourage creative excellence support the creative process and drive for innovative solutions.
• Manage MI reporting client WIP calls demand planning with all divisions and actively control divisions against allocated hours.
• Define and provide client inductions where needed.
• Clear understanding of the Oliver group capabilities – drive cross‑agency collaboration.
• Support global hubs day to day.
• Challenge the status quo – seek knowledge from other accounts / outside the agency / competitors look to innovate in the clients space.
• KPIs will be set on joining and will be measured at 3 months.

What you need to be great in this role :

• A strong operational thinker who is confident and articulate – can stand toe to toe with creatives clients and have intellectual debates at a project level
• Excellent attention to detail and an appreciation of each creative channel
• Be solution‑orientated
• Good organisational skills is a must as is the ability to juggle numerous projects and priorities
• Happy to execute as much as strategise we deliver a lot of work
• Excellent relationship builder – keen to get involved and collaborate in a team environment and have face time with clients and get into their world – no shrinking violets!
• Great financial management skills its crucial to the OLIVER model
• Mature grown‑up attitude knows when to make big calls and doesnt hide behind emails has sound judgment and understands client politics
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in creative delivery
• Proven at a creative level
• Good decision‑making under pressure
• Technologically‑savvy
• Great people and relationship skills
• Strong time management and scheduling skills
• Role will be UK‑based working with teams across EMEA and APAC this roll is hybrid and days working in Bracknell will be required

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts

Required Experience

IC

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Our values shape everything we do :

• Be Ambitious to succeed
• Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of whats possible
• Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
• Be always learningand listening to understand
• Be Results‑focused to exceed expectations
• Be actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist across our community clients and creations

OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively we work towards our mission embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.