OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
We are looking for a skilled and qualified Project Manager to join 59 to play a key role in the management of our ambitious portfolio of projects. This role will oversee and take responsibility for the mechanics of stakeholder management, workflow planning, budgets, and resourcing across a number of projects, often acting as the conduit between project teams, external consultants and partners, and liaising directly with project management counterparts on the client side.
The successful candidate will have a PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification and a wide range of experience managing project processes across a range of creative and technical disciplines, with a demonstrable track record of agility, and the confidence to deliver projects in full amidst ever-changing circumstances. They will also have experience managing work in different territories with a portfolio that demonstrates a range of settings, scales and art forms. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience delivering projects in Middle East and Far East territories.
An ability to expertly forge new connections and partnerships and to build trust fast, as well as managing existing relationships with clients and collaborators, is essential to this role. The ideal candidate will be excited by working within an interdisciplinary design studio, and thrive on working on design-led work for multiple clients and stakeholders.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for this role. We believe a diverse range of voices, experiences and skills will help to inform, enrich and develop our working practices.
The full role description, including an overview of the day-to-day responsibilities, can be found here.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Approximately 5 years experience as a Project Manager on multiple, complex projects
- PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent
- Experience coordinating complex timelines, budget and deadlines across multiple stakeholders including clients and project collaborators
- Experience negotiating complex contracts
- An ability to multitask effectively and handle multiple workflows at any one time
- Expert administration and organisation skills
- Confident representing the company at the highest level to key stakeholders
- A willingness to work on weekends and evenings as required
- A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level, with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Desirable:
- Experience working in a design studio across a range of design specialisms including spatial design & architecture, video design & animation and technical design
- Experience working in other global contexts, particularly in Middle East and Far East territories
- Experience with communications and sharing the narrative of a piece of work publicly
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a comprehensive CV and a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to three minutes of audio describing your suitability for the position and how your skills and experience match the person specification, via the online form only. www.59productions.co.uk/jobs
If you would like to arrange a chat with the Head of Producing, to discuss the role in more detail in advance of applying, please contact us at [email protected] – we’re very happy to facilitate this.
Applicants should provide contact details for two references. We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees.
All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.
59’s RECRUITMENT APPROACH
You can find out more about our approach to recruitment here.