Senior Retail Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who specialises in retail display and event production to join a leading retail design agency based in the Essex borders. Please note this position is working full time in the office.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our small, friendly team, where you will be responsible for supporting the project management team, and managing your own projects from initial proposal through production to delivery and install.

The Senior role entails making sure all projects are efficiently delivered. By working with internal and external stakeholders you will lead the delivery process across a diverse workload with a focus toward joinery / stand builds.

We require a strong understanding of the delivery & production process of retail displays and events, knowledge of the technical aspects of production and installation including briefing and management of onsite crew, external suppliers and creative and delivery teams.

The candidate will need to show skills to be able to lead, influence and manage expectations at all levels, helping maintain and develop client relations.

As Senior Project Manager, the candidate will oversee all logistics, and finalise the weekly install team calendars to ensure all projects are sufficient covered and meet clients expectations. Helping to improve processes and produces internally with Project management and productions. Working closely with the Production workshop manager and Managing Director. Reporting weekly and daily progress and deliverables, as well as inspiring team members to see the big picture and push toward their shared goals.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who can help lead and provide problem solving solutions, coordinating efforts across departments and managing crossfunctional teams to all contribute to a successful installation.

It will be preferable for candidates to have a creative retail production / agency background and have the experience of managing a range of projects across multiple channels as well as working closely with clients and suppliers.

Project management and responsibilities:

• Collaborates with stakeholders to document project scope, deliverables, goals, risks and issues management, success measures, and estimated resources needed.
• Ensures that projects remain in-scope and meet budgetary, scheduling, and quality requirements.
• Create, manage, and distribute project communications (proposal workshop briefs, job installation notes and schedules, and budgets).
• Oversee the management of the install and site calendar across project management team.
• Work closely with the production and workshop manager for a full view of all projects in production to be able to advise priority and workload.
• Oversee logistics for all projects for installation weekly calendars and planning for team, vehicle allocation support.
• Communicate effectively for all levels of the business and clients.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project, including subcontractor monitoring.
• Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan.
• Plan and lead status review meetings, which may include internal team members, suppliers, and customers.

Skills required

• 5 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or similar position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and effective delivery of products or services.
• Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong grasp of current communication, project tracking, budget management technologies.
• Knowledge and experience of with different project management frameworks.
• Desirable to have a Project Management qualifications.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Willingly to mentor more junior team members and share knowledge. As well as willingness to learn from production and openness to listen to the needs of the business and production line/team.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience in managing delivery of customer-facing and internally facing products or services.
• Ability to work, often overnight to oversee installations onsite.
• Experience working with senior level directors.
• Prepared to travel occasionally.
• Desirable for a Health and Safety qualification or good understanding.
• German speaking would be preferable but not essential.

Please send CV stating your salary expectations.

Creative Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.