Programme Manager

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Programme Manager oversees and coordinates multiple projects, aligning them with the agency's business goals. They lead cross-functional workflows, collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution. Responsibilities include project planning, budget management, team collaboration, client relationship management, risk management, and process improvement. The role involves overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and agency standards. The manager also facilitates communication, manages client expectations, identifies upsell opportunities, and implements solutions to challenges. The Programme Manager contributes to process improvements, mentoring team members and ensuring quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Must have:
  • Oversee branding, design, and creative projects.
  • Develop programme timelines, resource plans, and budgets.
  • Own all gates, risk, and commercial controls.
  • Track programme/account performance and alignment.
  • Build relationships with client service counterparts.
  • Facilitate clear and consistent communication.
  • Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
  • Own and manage programme budgets.
  • Identify potential risks and develop plans.
  • Contribute to the refinement of processes.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Programme Manager plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating multiple high-level projects or programmes within Marks, ensuring that they align with the agency’s broader business goals. Providing leadership and acting as the operational backbone across key account(s) or brands, the Programme Manager manages cross-functional workflows, will work closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to drive efficiency, collaboration, and seamless execution across a portfolio of work.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Project Planning & Execution >

  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of branding, design, and creative projects/accounts from inception to completion
  • Develop programme timelines, resource plans, and budgets to ensure smooth delivery
  • Owns all gates, risk and commercial controls to run the accounts they are accountable for, for best utilisation, workflows, and delivery. 
  • Own and track margins and optimisation solutions for the accounts/programmes they are accountable for, ultimately delivering to the target VCM >
  • Track programme/account performance in partnership with the PMO, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate closely with the PMO to ensure programmes align with organizational goals and governance standards.
  • Maintain data integrity within project management tools like Workfront, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment with organizational objectives.

 

2. Team Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with client service counterpart to understand account needs and ensure programme alignment.
  • Facilitate clear and consistent communication between internal teams, external partners, and clients.
  • Lead account reviews, and status updates to provide visibility on progress and potential challenges.
  • Ensure teams have clear priorities, timelines, and expectations for project deliverables.
  • Support team development by identifying skills gaps and ensuring the right expertise is in place.

     

    3. Client Relationship Management

    • Act as the key point of contact for senior stakeholders and clients across delivery of multiple projects/programmes across accounts.
    • Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients, providing updates on timelines, deliverables, and any potential risks.
    • Manage client expectations, ensuring alignment with account/programme objectives and agency capabilities.
    • Collaborate with account directors to identify upsell opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

       

      4. Budget & Resource Management

      • Own programme budgets, ensuring accounts are delivered profitable, ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
      • Monitor programme/account costs, margins, and financial forecasts, making recommendations for efficiencies.
      • Work with finance and account teams to ensure accurate reporting and invoicing.
      • Track resource allocation across accounts, flagging potential bottlenecks or capacity issues.
      • Ensure all account-related expenses and hours are accurately recorded and reported

         

        5. Risk Management & Problem Solving

        • Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address them.
        • Troubleshoot programme/account challenges and implement timely, effective solutions.
        • Ensure that programmes/accounts comply with agency processes and quality standards.

           

          6. Process Improvement

          • Contribute to the refinement of project management processes and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
          • Mentor project managers and team members on best practices and workflow optimization.
          • Implement PMO methodologies and best practices throughout the project lifecycle to ensure consistency and quality.

           

          We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

           

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            SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world. SGS & Co shifts brands to impact through the strength of our people. Our team of nearly 5,000 employees across 30+ countries works collaboratively to exceed client expectations today and anticipate how we’ll need to pivot together to win tomorrow.

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