Project Manager - P26005
Activate Interactive Pte Ltd
Project Manager
DC Thomson· Fifth Ring
About this role
The Project Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of client projects and campaigns; scope, planning, resourcing, budget, quality and risk, acting as the delivery counterpart to the Account Manager. The role owns job financials and is accountable for delivering work on time, on budget and to the required standard.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Delivery
- Lead delivery of client projects end-to-end: define scope, build plans and schedules, and manage execution to completion.
- Select and apply the appropriate delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid) for each project.
Resource & Traffic Management
- Plan and secure resource across creative and delivery teams, balancing priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
- Manage trafficking and workflow to optimise utilisation and protect deadlines.
Commercial & Financial Management
- Own job financials end-to-end — estimates, purchase orders, budgets, work-in-progress, reconciliation, invoicing and profitability — in Kantata.
- Manage scope and change control to protect margin, and provide timely financial updates to Finance and Client Services.
Quality, Process & Risk
- Own quality assurance, risk and issue management and change management across projects.
- Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes.
Collaboration & Communication
- Act as the delivery partner to the Account Manager, ensuring client requirements are met.
- Communicate clearly with all stakeholders and support more junior project colleagues.
Company
- Uphold and improve agency delivery standards and defend the agency’s commercial interests.
Essential
- Established expertise in project management, ideally within an agency
- Strong command of project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Proven financial and commercial management of projects
- Strong resource and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, AgilePM or PMI-ACP certification
- Experience with Kantata or similar professional-services automation tools
- B2B and/or energy-sector experience
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Closing date for applications: 7th September at 12:00noon
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This Project Manager role at DC Thomson is based in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Project Manager role at DC Thomson full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Project Manager role in the Fifth Ring department at DC Thomson.
Which team or department does the Project Manager at DC Thomson belong to?
This Project Manager position is part of the Fifth Ring department at DC Thomson. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Project Manager job at DC Thomson posted?
This Project Manager position at DC Thomson was posted on Aug 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Project Manager
DC Thomson
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