We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, multi-stream projects for major brands, partnering closely with creative, strategy, media, and production teams to deliver high-quality work with clarity and momentum.
In this role, you'll shape operational best practices, drive efficiencies across teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior internal and client stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in coaching and developing junior Project Managers and Coordinators.
What You'll Do
- Lead planning and execution for complex, multi-workstream projects or full program portfolios for key accounts.
- Own project scope, timeline, and budgets across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
- Identify risks early and drive solutions that keep deliverables on track.
- Refine and enforce project management standards, workflows, and best practices across teams.
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Build strong relationships with senior internal and client stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders (Creative, Media, Strategy, Production) to define operational needs and resource plans.
- Mentor and support junior Project Managers and Coordinators, fostering growth and collaboration within the department.
Process & Accountability
- Set clear expectations with all contributors, including clients, internal teams, and external partners.
- Maintain accountability for project quality and delivery, ensuring work meets both strategic and executional standards.
- Lead challenging conversations constructively, focusing on solutions and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of project management experience in a creative, media, production, consulting, or agency environment
- Strong background managing large, multi-disciplinary digital/social/integrated projects
- Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet)
- Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
If you are energized by problem-solving, operational clarity, people leadership, and bringing ambitious, creative work to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Advertising and Project Management
Industries
- Advertising Services
Senior Project Manager employer: Confidential Careers
As a leading international operations company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our National Operations Director role offers not only a competitive salary and benefits package but also the chance to make a significant impact on both local and global operations. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for our team members to thrive in their careers while working within a supportive network across Australia.
