Project Manager

• Collaborate and lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver stories through systems, products with purpose and communications that co-create a better future
• Manage a wide array of stakeholders, internal and external, while consistently ensuring that the product and content delivered meets the set scope, time and budget requirements
• Employ a solutions focussed, entrepreneurial mindset to address changes, manage resources and collaborate with production partners
• Successfully navigate and deliver all aspects of a project
• Ensure that we exceed our clients expectations and deliver positive impact for brands, society and the planet

• Experience in leading all phases of project delivery including research, strategy, ideation, prototyping, design, development and production
• Identify what success looks like for each project, with client agreement, to ensure we achieve that as a team
• Elicit and document accurate requirements internally or from clients at outset of project
• Author well-crafted Project Status Reports, ensuring they are submitted on time, every week (95% compliance target)
• Forecast resource requirements across teams
• Tailor and communicate an appropriate project structure by methodology or project phase. Document this clearly in the scope of work
• Communicate effectively to all stakeholders, both verbally and in written formats
• Work with leads to accurately estimate an agree scope of work according to the most appropriate model (e.g. fixed-price, capped time and materials, by project phase)
• Write thorough, considered scopes of work that can act as a contract for your projects. Define and agree the scope of work internally and with client/s and ensure projects are delivered within this agreed scope
• Track and report financial status of a project against current estimate. Highlight potential overruns before they occur
• Set up, structure and deliver a diverse range of fast-moving global projects that are innovation-based, technically and organisationally complex, strategic, digital, brand and comms focused
• Manage multiple suppliers, partners and client/s to ensure best outcome for both client/s and AKQA. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress at all times and manage expectations proactively
• Proactively identify, manage and mitigate risks on a project, focusing on solutions
• Balance specific client demands with project realities and reliably close the loop on all open issues in a timely manner
• Present information effectively via multiple channels: at ease presenting in team meetings or to the occasional larger group setting
• Experience of delivering full life-cycle projects in a digital agency environment, implementing innovative, interactive and consumer-focused solutions
• Experience working on digitally led campaigns and websites
• Accomplished communicator who gains the confidence of the business and the trust of clients
• Able to build strong relationships and achieve results under potentially difficult circumstances
• Proven ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of flexibility and fluidity. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Possess good business acumen and sound judgment
• Strong customer service ethos, committed to quality, with the will to drive improvements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Constantly strive to improve AKQA delivery practices, processes and procedures

Global branding, 360 campaigns and innovation project experience is also desirable

• Opportunity to produce meaningful and award-winning work for world-class clients and brands
• Work in an environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership
• Liaise with bright minds across KSA, UAE and Egypt
• Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and innovative team
• Access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Committed to your career growth, as well as your work/life balance