Job description
Junior Project Manager- TBWA\WH London
ABOUT US
We are The Disruption® Agency in Healthcare and we’re looking for like-minded people to raise hell with us. We work with some of the most innovative and Disruptive clients in the industry at the forefront of modern healthcare. We have big ambitions for our agency as we work towards a bold vision to be the destination agency in healthcare for global, Disruptive work. Our culture is central to this; we're dedicated, collaborative and generous in spirit and above all else, we like to have fun together. We choose wisely. We hope you do too.
THE POSITION
We are looking for a dynamic, curious and creative thinker with a passion for looking ahead, the tenacity to support the production of bold work and a restless desire to do more.
You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative and disruptive clients in the industry at the forefront of modern healthcare. Our clients span high-science pharmaceuticals in fields of inflammation, oncology and neurology to consumer health campaigns – globally and on national level.
Our culture is of the utmost importance to us: We are authentic, we do good, we raise hell and we'd love to do this with you.
YOU ARE THE REALITY CHECK
The center of gravity on every project, you ground your team and guide them toward success. You are courageous and steadfast when it comes to what’s best for your colleagues, and you have an innate ability to balance their needs with the task at hand.
You’re a natural and graceful problem solver with a track record of spotting solutions where other see only obstacles. You enjoy seeking out opportunities to increase efficiency. You go well beyond sending out timelines, you keep the wheels in motion. You are the master of process who rises above blind enforcement. You never lose sight of the goal, and you excel at bringing people together and keeping them engaged in its pursuit. In short, you are always on it. You ignite and unity to enable “Wow"!
YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO:
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
- Facilitate a calm, steady environment to enable and encourage the best work
- Motivate the team by displaying a high level of respect, positivity, and accountability
- Work towards team decisions based on lessons learned, as well as recommendations from team members close to the project
- Manage conflict with a focus on proposing solutions
MAKE IT HAPPEN
- Adhere and support your team’s adherence to the agency processes, ensuring all projects are effectively planned and resourced
- Lead task list meetings as well as providing input into internal and client status meetings
- Communicate goals and priorities to internal teams, ensuring tasks are accomplished on time, on budget, and error-free
- Develop strong instincts when it comes to employing flexibility within the process
CREATE BALANCE
- Work closely with team leaders to determine internal resource and financial allocations and ensure that all jobs are managed on budget, on time, and within scope
- Identify situations in need for escalation early enough for team leaders to provide support
STAY RESTLESS
- Employ a strategic approach when troubleshooting issues related to timelines and budgets to balance internal resources and Client expectations
- Share best practices for agency process and workflow based on your successes and learnings
READ THE ROOM
- Exhibit a strong level of emotional intelligence in your daily interactions (internal and external)
- Determine when a conflict needs to be escalated and when it can be handled directly
- Act as peacemaker when necessary, using your position of neutrality to help the team come up with strong solutions
- Tailor your communication to different situations and recipients
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Keen interest in Project Management
- A love for Organisation, Structures, managing budgets and Processes
- Great communication skills, written and spoken
- Curiosity in building a career in marketing
- A real desire and passion for healthcare and creativity
Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.