**Company description** **Saatchi & Saatchi** At Saatchi & Saatchi we have a simple ambition to make the most influential creative ideas in Modern Britain. Ideas that are influential in driving business growth, building meaning in consumers' lives, in our client’s organisations creating energy and in culture shaping change. Our founding spirit of Nothing is Impossible is more important now than ever before. We see it as a simple mindset that allows us to do unbelievable things, driven by the power of creativity. Our culture is one of chutzpah and openness; of audacity, optimism and inclusivity. Because if you are going to attempt impossible things you have to have the talent, energy and belief to achieve them. **Overview** **The Role:** We’re searching for a Senior Programme Manager to be the driving force on projects for one of our largest accounts. In this role, you’ll take the lead on planning and delivering high-profile campaigns, collaborating closely with the account management team to turn creative ideas into impactful results. You’ll own timelines, budgets, and resources, making sure every project flows smoothly from kickoff to launch. If you’re a natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments, this might just be the perfect fit. **Who You Are:** You’re an experienced project manager or senior project manager with a deep love for all things creative. You’ve got a track record of handling complex, multi-channel projects with ease and finesse. Communication is your superpower – you know how to keep teams aligned and clients happy, and you bring a can-do attitude wherever you go. Organized, adaptable, and quick on your feet, you’re the person who keeps the ship sailing smoothly, no matter what surprises come up **Responsibilities** **What You’ll Be Doing:** + Leading the planning and execution of diverse, high-profile projects, ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard + Partnering with account management to architect an end to end project process, timelines & ways of working. + Building strong relationships and coordinating closely with internal and external partners to ensure seamless integration and alignment across campaigns + Keeping all moving parts in check, from resource allocation and budgeting to timelines and troubleshooting + Adding value at every stage, from brief through to launchEmbracing challenges with a positive attitude, solving problems in real time, and keeping everyone on track **Qualifications** **What skills will help you be successful:** + An experienced project manager or senior project manager, with an advertising agency background. + Strong end to end campaign delivery experience - experience with large scale brand campaigns is a plus. + Creative and production-minded in nature - we don’t expect you to know how to run a TVC shoot or expect you to come up with the next big idea, but you must be comfortable understanding the world in which these disciplines operate. + Able to manage schedule, scope, burn, resources and risk proactively and decisively. + Demonstrated ability to motivate people, inspire teamwork and take a leadership role on the project and someone who seeks solutions rather than just reporting problems. + A well-organised, proactive, problem-solving mindset and confident thinking on your feet + The ability to think long term, looking at ways we can improve our processes for future project delivery. **Additional information** Saatchi & Saatchi has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; • **WORK YOUR WORLD** opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. • **REFLECTION DAYS** - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. • **HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7** helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. • **FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES** We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones:Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. • **HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF** You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday. • **AGENCY DISCOUNTS** , onsite gym, and discount in our onsite restaurant – “The Pregnant Man” _Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!_ Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medicalcondition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). **Diversity & Inclusion** Diversity and inclusion are a core part of our DNA at Saatchi. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates, and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group irrelevant of their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion fuel our creativity and innovation, it enables us to be closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. \#LI-HH1