Senior Project Manager

Role Summary

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• You'll partner with one of our biggest clients to produce digital advertising assets that require our in-house teams to deliver quality x quantity.
• You are responsible for the process and completion of multiple design and animation projects simultaneously, managing the input and output of our Design, Illustration, and Animation teams.
• You work closely with Program/Project Managers and production teams across several time zones to ensure creative output meets a high standard.
• You make sure that the work meets the client's strategy, brand, and creative goals, as well as our own quality standards.
• You help with scoping and quoting projects, working with senior team members and department leads to propose timelines and estimates.
• As part of Monks, you are part of an international production company, with 7,000 people from all production disciplines working together to craft the best of work.
• Brief team members on delivery objectives and keep stakeholders informed of project progress.
• Ensure deadlines are met, flagging any that are at risk as early as possible.
• Schedule, track, and prioritise assignments, and ensure the right people and resources are available.
• Liaise between clients and teams to ensure milestones are met, coordinating internal resources against external deadlines.
• Manage a team of producers and designers in the region, leading with structure and care.

Skills Required

• Relevant third level degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• At least 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Producer or Project Manager in digital advertising or creative production.
• Solid understanding of the creative workflow of fast-paced design and animation projects.
• Sufficient technical knowledge to foresee and address planning/production issues, and to translate project complexity into clear language for clients.
• Strong team player who can work effectively across teams, time zones, and technologies.
• Comfortable collaborating with creatives, illustrators, designers, 2D animators, 3D animators, and concept artists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience setting up and managing production projects across offices.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and project management tools (e.g., Team Gantt, 10,000ft, Basecamp).
• Calm and confident when facing clients and ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience.

Location

Firewood Marketing Ireland T/A Media.Monks Making It Work, Block C, Magennis Court Magennis Place Dublin 2 D02 FK76 - Ireland