Senior Project Manager

Introduction to OgilvyOur vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line.   We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth.     We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas.    Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities: Advertising, Innovation, Experience, PR and Health.   This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent.  We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection.   Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.Your Role at OgilvyAs part of the One Unilever Global Team, we are responsible for producing global assets for our Unilever client, this role will be predominantly working on Hellman’s and Comfort. This role is based in London but will work across the global network.Hellmann’s is an iconic global food brand, born in a New York deli in 1905 and used in 3 out of 4 sandwiches in the US. 2020 was a strong creative year with a new brand campaign, a Super Bowl spot and award-winning gaming idea with Animal Crossing. This year we’ve been busy taking the work to the next level; creating an innovative digital experience and integrated campaign to launch Hellmann’s purpose, Make Taste not Waste.At the core of Comfort is the idea of ‘longevity’ – fragrance and softness that lasts longer, technology that protects fabric’s fibers so clothes look good for longer, and taking a stand against clothes waste so the planet thrives for longer. This year, we’re creating a brand new visual language around fragrance in a global ad campaign, and launching Comfort’s brand purpose which encourages people to rewear their clothes.Hellmann’s and Comfort are creative and ambitious clients who expect us to deliver work in the spirit of Unilever’s marketing philosophy: Get on the Frontline. Unexpected, provocative work that inspires a movement. Success criteria is Cannes and Effies.Ogilvy has been the trusted creative partner to both these brands for over 20 years. You’ll be joining a sociable, supportive, and passionate agency team, committed to looking after these relationships for the next 20 years.The Senior Project Manager (SPM) has day-to‐day responsibility for the smooth and effective running of their projects from client briefing to delivery of all final assets; they will be the glue between the disciplines pulling together the right resources (from multi-agencies) with a focus on great delivery.You are the person who makes everything run like clockwork: you use charm, persuasion, tact, and superb project management skills to keep things on track and on budget. You’re a natural and creative problem solver who knows when to bring in senior support and who proactively offers solutions when things go wrong - usually with a cool head and a plan B to hand. You treat the client’s money as though it were your own and can balance the varying demands of scope, ambition, time, and budget with ease.You readily take on more responsibility without being asked, always going the extra mile when it comes to finding the right delivery solution and rolling your sleeves up eagerly when you need to. You have impeccable attention to detail – nothing escapes you.Solid skills and experience in project management fundamentals are a must (budgeting, planning, developing statements of work etc.) however we are also after an individual with an appreciation and understanding of the creative process, strategy, data, media, and production- as well as the people skills to foster a team culture.Unique to the One Unilever role is the ability to work in accordance with the Client’s working model, Galapagos and its remuneration model, SWOP.How we help you Thrive:   25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day Bupa Healthcare  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leave We have a flexible working policy with core working hours (10am – 4pm) and have launched our 2 Hybrid Working model A 1.5:1 matching pension structure Wellbeing and Health: Up to 25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership plus Dental cover, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests.  Learning and development budgets plus Enhanced and ongoing wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme  Life Assurance  Inclusion@Ogilvy: To foster an inclusive environment we have our internal groups: Ogilvy Rewired, Roots, Equals, Proud plus Parents and  See here for more information  We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who wants to work at Ogilvy.We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate. Job SummaryJob ID: 2021-10755Location: UK-London