Senior Project Manager (London)

StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big stories

We are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London and Amsterdam that believe in business as a force for good.

We create exciting experiences for some of the world's best-known brands, telling stories that touch every corner of the globe. Luckily for us, we have a diverse team of conceptual thinkers, creative dreamers and inquisitive makers that help this happen.

They’re our core. They make us tick, inspire us and push us to be better.

Now we want to hear from you.

The Role:

Studio XAG is looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage world-class production from our London headquarters and deliver the show-stopping storytelling we are famous for.  

Reporting into an Associate Project Director, you would be part of our world-class Project Management Team, working in a challenging, exciting and creative environment. Having the opportunity to support your APD on New Business; bringing our work to life in our on-site workshop within a very short space of time.

Working closely with your APD and the Head of Project Management, the Senior Project Manager will provide visibility on project progress, timelines, budgets and margins. Accountable for the successful delivery of their projects on time and on budget.

Requirements

We’re looking for a confident, fast and highly organised Senior Project Manager who has a hunger for facilitating the creation of inspiring industry-leading work. 

Ideal Experience: 

• 5+ years experience in a similar role
• Seasoned industry player with varied client-facing experience

• Excellent understanding of production processes 

• Strong IT skills - in particular Excel and Google sheets. Synergist is a plus 
• Organisational master
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership qualities and a hunger to deliver the best results

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple small-large projects 
• Managing your own client relationships, working closely with your Associate Project Director, Head of Department and Directors to nurture them.
• Supporting your Associate Project Director and team with costing and research, to maximise efficiency and capacity 
• Main point of contact for your clients, managing expectations and stakeholders internally and externally throughout the lifecycle of a project
• Project planning, quoting, forecasting and reporting. Ensuring your projects are delivered on time and on budget
• With the support of the Traffic Manager, successfully managing resourcing to ensure successful project workflow through our internal teams: concept design, to fabrication and installation
• Collaborating with in-house Production teams to bring projects to life to the highest standards 
• Managing and growing external supplier relationships to outsource production as and when needed
• Confidence in quality control, ensuring clients' high standards of execution are met
• Planning and executing installations both in the UK and overseas
• Overseeing every detail of a project from start to finish to logistics - you will be the person who knows the answers, or where to find them
• Training and nurturing more junior team members where possible
• Working with the senior team to drive the business forward and improve processes

Location: 

We currently work a hybrid model; 3 days a week from our East London studio and 2 flexible days. 

Our normal working hours are 9am - 6pm but flexible working hours and days are available.

Benefits

Some of our Benefits:

• Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• 22 days holiday + 3 days off for Xmas Closure + a day off for your birthday + bank holidays
• 0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired
• International research budgets and trips
• All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership
• Spill mental health support
• Flexible and remote working available 

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE. Please state expectations on application. 

Belonging and Inclusivity at StudioXAG:

StudioXAG is a business that strives for equality for all its people. Known for our storytelling, our different perspectives make us more creative than ever. 

No matter who you are, you are welcome at StudioXAG.