Senior Project Manager - Media Transformation (FTC)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Agile Senior Project Manager on a fixed term contract starting December 2025 to support the delivery of our client’s Media Transformation project. Working closely with our Programme Director you’ll ensure the successful planning, milestone achievement, risk monitoring and risk/issue resolution on this multi‑national transformation project. The role will interface with a larger programme structure already in place and with various functions within the client organisation.

What you’ll be doing…

This fixed term project‑based role starts December 2025 and works on a hybrid basis between our client\’s London offices. You will coordinate complex stakeholder engagement, manage implementation timelines, and ensure seamless delivery of this large‑scale transformation programme within a multinational organisation.

Responsibilities

Your vital contribution will be across several key areas:

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and delivery milestones across all workstreams
• Coordinate project activities across multiple local markets recognising specific local market scope
• Manage dependencies between the core project workstreams and related projects/initiatives within the wider Marketing Transformation strategy at the client organisation
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, reporting frameworks, and communication protocols; aligned with the programme structure
• Help coordinate capability building activities and education programmes across different markets

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Facilitate coordination between global and local media leads, marketing teams, and external agency partners
• Organise and coordinate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Prepare regular project status reports and presentations for senior leadership

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project performance against defined KPIs and success metrics
• Coordinate corrective actions when implementation challenges arise
• Coordinate resources across internal teams, client stakeholders, and external tool partners
• Manage project budgets and track expenditure against approved allocations
• Coordinate technical integration requirements with IT and data teams where needed

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience at a senior level in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments
• A track record managing media and/or technology implementation projects within multi‑national organisations
• Experience managing technical integrations and system implementations
• Experience with change management methodologies and large‑scale transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks and risk management principles
• Experience in media, marketing, or advertising technology implementations
• Familiarity with marketing technology ecosystems and data integration challenges
• Proven experience in Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of data governance and compliance requirements
• Agile or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Familiarity with programmatic media buying platforms and attribution tools/media planning processes and measurement methodologies desirable

About Our Client

When brands act responsibly in the media and marketing environment, their success deepens. Responsible marketing is a broad set of criteria – from a baseline of standards in brand safety, governance, and compliance through to future‑proofing endeavours in sustainability, inclusion and diversity, and ethical marketing practice. Our client’s success hinges on making media and creative fit for progress.

Their team’s passion for diversity, inclusion, sustainability, equality, and ethical practice through responsible marketing is what sets them apart. They help clients realise growth through media, digital, and marketing consultancy.

They are at an exciting and critical phase of growth and, as we evolve, they want to bring together more passionate people who share these values.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re all about our business and our client’s businesses reflecting the world around us, which means we embrace diversity and inclusion and promote equity and belonging. We want everyone to feel valued and respected regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or other characteristics. Apply as you are, because we\’d love to hear from you.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Project Management, Information Technology, and Marketing

Industries

Marketing Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Technology, Information and Media