Project Manager - Automation

Purpose of the Job

The Project Manager – Automation will oversee projects delivered by our in‑house and offshore teams, managing the full lifecycle from concept and kick‑off through launch and ongoing maintenance. This role plays a key part in driving efficiency, ensuring successful outcomes, and maintaining high‑quality standards across all touchpoints.

The role will lead end‑to‑end content production automation initiatives and projects, working closely with creative, technical, and stakeholder teams to coordinate requirements, timelines, resources, and risks. By delivering scalable automation solutions—such as template‑based production, dynamic content, and data‑driven outputs—the Project Man

Key Responsibilities

• Drive projects from brief through to execution, including adherence to timelines and deadlines, scheduling meetings and reviews, managing project budgets (where applicable) & tracking utilization
• Mitigate against risk by identifying potential issues within a project or team and manage implications through prioritization, delegation of tasks, managing resources effectively and/or requirements
• Understand and manage agreed scope of work from brief to delivery
• Exemplify clear communication, emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and shared goals
• Prepare weekly/daily/as-needed status updates to all team members – high transparency and accountability expected
• Champion delivery through our existing processes and always look for opportunities to refine
• Manage project finance documentation i.e. estimates, PO’s, supplier on-boarding etc.
• Define project plan and timeline, managing workflow and keeping teams informed
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of projects from start to completion, including key internal stakeholder management
• Monitoring project costs to ensure that they stay within budget parameters
• Support company goals and objectives, identifying business opportunities and develop strategies to achieve them
• Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Develop and maintain project schedules, workflows and status
  
  

• Experience managing projects within marketing production, creative services, content operations, or similar environments
• Proven experience in print and digital marketing, with familiarity in emerging technologies
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders across creative, technical, and business teams
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end production workflows (briefing, design, approvals, output, QC, delivery)
• Experience using project management and workflow platforms (e.g., Workfront, Jira)
• Strong planning, prioritization, and risk management skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable plans
• Expertise in resource planning, allocation, and team coordination
• Strong understanding of industry trends, standards, and best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Experience with content production automation, including template‑based workflows, dynamic content, and data‑driven production
• Familiarity with automation and templating platforms such as CHILI Publisher, GraFX Studio, Adobe ecosystem, or similar tools
• Understanding of data inputs/outputs, validation, and QA processes within automated production pipelines
• Experience working with other regions or global teams