Senior Project Manager - madrid
2 days ago
Madrid
GRAND is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex strategic and creative projects across international markets. This role combines project leadership, client management, team coordination, and operational excellence. You will oversee multiple high-impact accounts simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team performance. What you will do • Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects, including branding, digital experiences, integrated campaigns, content production, and physical activations., • Manage multiple client accounts and project streams simultaneously, balancing priorities, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations., • Define project roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and governance structures to ensure operational clarity and execution excellence., • Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building trusted relationships and driving strategic alignment., • Coordinate and mentor cross-functional teams across strategy, design, communications, production, and external partners., • Lead project planning, resource allocation, workload forecasting, and team capacity management., • Implement and continuously improve project management frameworks and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid approaches) to optimize delivery processes., • Monitor budgets, profitability, scope, and project performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions when needed., • Manage external vendors and production partners, ensuring quality standards, cost efficiency, and deadline compliance., • Facilitate internal and client-facing workshops, status meetings, and decision-making processes., • Produce clear reporting, project documentation, Statements of Work (SOWs), and support commercial proposals and business development initiatives., • Contribute to the growth and development of project management best practices across the agency. Profile • 5–8+ years of experience in Project Management, Account Management, or Delivery Management roles., • Previous experience in a consultancy, agency, creative studio, or innovation environment., • Proven track record managing complex projects and multiple accounts simultaneously., • Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence interacting with senior-level clients and decision-makers., • Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization capabilities., • Strong financial understanding, including budget control, profitability tracking, and resource management., • Proactive mindset with exceptional problem-solving and risk management skills., • Experience working in international and multicultural environments. Languages • Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (mandatory)., • Additional languages such as Japanese, French, German, Norwegian, or Italian will be highly valued. What we offer • Competitive salary: €34,000–€38,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience and profile., • A professional, ambitious, and respectful working environment., • The opportunity to work on meaningful projects for global brands and international markets., • Direct collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across our Madrid and Tokyo offices., • Significant ownership, autonomy, and visibility within the organization., • Continuous learning, professional development, and clear career growth opportunities., • Permanent contract., • Working hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00–18:30; Friday until 15:00., • Hybrid model with 1.5 days of remote work per week., • Bright office located in Madrid city center (Gran Vía / Plaza de España).