Senior Project Manager - Film production background

Job Description

Publicis Groupe is a leading global communications and full-circle marketing services company. Our projects range from classic advertising campaigns, through digital creative strategy management, website build projects, in-house production, data-driven media solutions, content creation & maintenance and global digital communication strategy & asset creation for several brands, just to mention a few larger areas of our expertise.   

In Hungary; our multinational team represents over 300 people from across 25+ different countries, providing integrated solutions and diverse expertise that shape how Fortune 500 companies and brands communicate from Europe to the US and China. 

We are a group of communication professionals deeply rooted in the values of diversity and inclusion, working for better futures at speed by turning the magical combinations of many into the Power Of One! 

And we are proud to be the first agency in Hungary to get the Great Place To Work® certification! 

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – FILM PRODUCTION BACKGROUND 

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager with film production background to join our regional Production Hub based in Budapest.  

The role 

To deliver a Global Connected Production model for NIVEA and Beiersdorf, it is essential for the Senior Project Manager to run the operational side of the production unit, from production origination to adaptation and from tools to processes, while connecting local needs with regional toolkits.  

This role will play an important part in the restructuring of the Publicis One Touch Production Unit, connecting both Creative Production and Implementation in Emerging Markets region. 

The Senior Project Manager will be supported by the Chief Production Officer and the Global Production Operations Lead to ensure processes are in place and everyone is adding to these to help streamlining production whilst supporting our regional team (Creative and Client Services) and regional clients with any topics production related.   

Key Responsibilities  

• You will be responsible for the projects and processes to be in place in the regional Production Hub in Budapest, meanwhile acting as a SPOC for all production related topics coming from different markets. You will be coordinating a team of producers and Project Managers from processes point of view, all responsible for the regional briefs across all NIVEA CDUs (Category Development Unit).  
• Connecting, on a weekly basis, with our Global and Regional teams to ensure production and adaptation is running smoothly. Oversee regional origination briefs, identify and flag issues or blockers that impact delivery of campaigns, review quarterly forecast and make sure our teams are always up to date with upcoming campaigns, trainings, or any relevant session organised where production is involved. 
• Forecast planning and capacity management, on a weekly / monthly basis to ensure all deadlines are met. 
• Ensuring the quality of the work produced in the Production Hub is of the highest standard and adheres to brand guidelines. 
• Process design.  
• Driving and helping our Automation solutions (Storyteq and GRIP) in the region, being part of our Dynamic Global Task Force, to support the roll-out across origination and implementation. 
• Building a talent book with preferred partners to work with across new briefs, including Directors, DOP, casting agents, etc. 
• Evaluating opportunities for bundling productions and drive efficiencies in planning and budget. 
• Mentoring & Building relationships, helping to make Publicis One Touch a great place to work. 

Key Skills & Experiences 

• At least 10+ years’ experience in an advertising agency or production environment working as a producer with a great understanding of operational set ups. 
• Knowledge of production across Digital, Print and Film.  
• Excellent Project Management skills 
• Can work under pressure with the ability to communicate well.  
• Experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously and having to manage your time well. 
• Comfortable with online tools and systems and, operational mind-set with a great problem-solving attitude. 
• Enthusiastic towards learning optimisation, finding ways to improve and evolve workflows. 
• Fluent English skills is a must 

What’s in it for you? 

This role is an amazing opportunity for someone who has chosen a path in production and wants to learn production best practices across a wide range of deliverables and then work out the right process connected to the right tool to help others produce the assets.  

A lot of this role is spent on the phone, ta