Job Description
Lucy is currently working on an exciting Packaging Project Manager position for a dynamic London-based agency, seeking a highly organized and client-facing candidate to manage packaging-focused accounts.
In this hands-on position, you'll be responsible for:
· Project Setup and Management: Effectively managing project workflows, ensuring clear briefs, accurate estimations, and adherence to client deadlines.
· Critical Path Development: Creating and managing critical paths aligned with client launch schedules, anticipating and proactively addressing potential challenges.
· Regular Status Updates: Lead weekly status calls with key clients, providing comprehensive updates, discussing progress, and resolving any issues.
· Client Communication: Maintaining strong and proactive communication with clients, ensuring their satisfaction.
· Artwork and Repro Management: Navigating artwork and repro processes, ensuring seamless integration with our internal studio team.
· Workload Prioritization: Effectively prioritize workloads, distributing projects accurately using our time management tool, Timefox.
· Positive Influence: Maintain a positive and calming demeanour, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
The successful candidate should possess the following qualities:
· Orderliness and Attention to Detail: Enjoy maintaining order and organization, ensuring project documentation and processes are meticulously maintained.
· Excellent Excel Skills: Proficient in Excel, capable of creating and managing detailed spreadsheets to track project progress and monitor costs.
· Client-Focused Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, effectively communicating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
· Zoom Proficiency: Comfortable and confident conducting virtual meetings, including project status calls and client presentations.
· Problem-solving and Adaptability: Ability to identify and resolve challenges promptly, adapting to changing requirements and maintaining project momentum.
· Teamwork and Collaboration: A collaborative spirit, actively contributing to team discussions, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues.
· Experience: within an agency, with 2 years’+ experience working on a packaging account
If you're a highly organized, client-focused, and passionate Project Manager seeking a challenging and rewarding role, please do get in touch! :)
Alternatively, if you have a friend who'd fit the bill, we offer a referral scheme...
https://www.lucylawson.co.uk/whos-your-mate