Project Manager

Description:

Ogilvy UK is seeking a Mid-Level Project Manager for a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract in their London office. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Head of Global Operations and plays a pivotal part in ensuring successful project delivery across multiple creative formats and disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be a solution-oriented and detail-focused project lead with experience managing integrated marketing projects and an ability to build strong relationships across internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from briefing to asset delivery, ensuring seamless execution

• Serve as the bridge between disciplines across multiple agencies

• Set up, manage, and report on projects, budgets, schedules, and resources

• Monitor and forecast project finances and resource usage

• Maintain project scope, timelines, and deliverables

• Collaborate cross-functionally: account management, creatives, production, design, etc.

• Identify and mitigate risks proactively

• Handle project documentation: costings, briefs, scopes, and POs

• Champion creative integrity and digital opportunities within projects

• Schedule and facilitate meetings, track approvals and deliverables

• Partner with resource managers to book talent for project needs

Requirements:

• Project management experience in creative, advertising, or media sectors

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Experience with commercial models and remuneration structures

• Solution-driven attitude and strong attention to detail

• Understanding of trends in digital and creative industries

• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 volunteer day

• Bupa Healthcare

• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption, shared)

• Flexible working model with core hours (10am–4pm)

• 1.5:1 Matching Pension Scheme

• Up to £25/month wellness support (exercise classes, etc.)

• Mental health tools (Unmind, LifeWorks)

• Season ticket loan & Cycle to Work scheme

• Life Assurance

• Access to training, wellbeing incentives, and career development budgets

Company Overview:

Ogilvy is a globally recognized creative agency, part of WPP, with a rich legacy of over 75 years. With 120+ offices in 90 countries, Ogilvy specializes in borderless creativity—a fusion of brand advertising, PR, relationship design, consulting, and health communication.

Ogilvy UK is home to award-winning campaigns for brands like Unilever, Argos, Mondelēz, TK Maxx, and more. They also host Nudgestock, the world’s largest festival of behavioural science and creativity.