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Split, Zagreb, Skopje, Madrid
Note: Please submit your application in English.
This role is part of our Creative and Media team. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance‐driven strategies with cutting‐edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong technical PM skills and paid media expertise to join our team! You'll be the strategic force behind high‐impact campaigns for one of the world's leading technology companies, managing complex paid search and media projects that drive significant annual revenue. Your ability to bring structure to ambitious, fast‐paced initiatives, while simultaneously driving strategic advancement and team excellence will be essential. You'll own the delivery of sophisticated, multi‐channel initiatives while shaping how our team works, scales, and delivers exceptional results for a global brand.
Job Purpose
A Senior Project Manager at DEPT is a strategic leader who doesn't just manage projects – you direct them. You're the calm authority in complex, high‐stakes environments, turning chaos into structure and ambiguity into clear action plans. Your leadership isn't about administration; it's about setting direction, elevating team performance, and keeping both clients and stakeholders aligned on what truly matters. You possess the rare combination of hands‐on execution excellence and strategic vision – managing intricate paid media operations while simultaneously shaping processes, building roadmaps, and enabling your teams to deliver at their highest level. Your communication cuts through complexity; you speak fluently with clients, designers, developers, and leadership alike. You know when to drive forward and when to redirect, ensuring projects don't just succeed – they exceed expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Own the delivery and execution of complex paid media and search campaigns, managing scope, risks, dependencies, and shifting client priorities to ensure on‐time, on‐budget, high‐quality project outcomes;
Drive team enablement and process excellence through sprint planning, structured communication flows, roadmap development, and optimisation of PM tools and workflows to elevate delivery standards;
Partner strategically with the cross‐functional teams to define processes, establish best practices, and translate business objectives into tangible action plans;
Serve as a strategic advisor and direction‐setter to the client, managing ad‐hoc requests and strategic projects while maintaining clear communication, managing expectations, and keeping momentum on critical initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
Extensive experience as a Project Manager in digital marketing, media, or complex project environments;
Proven experience managing large‐scale, complex paid media and search campaigns, with deep understanding of paid search project complexity;
Demonstrated ability to create structure and process in fast‐paced environments;
Strong leadership capabilities with a "direction setter" mindset – someone who confidently guides both clients and teams back on track when priorities shift;
Expert‐level proficiency with project management tools (bonus points if that's Asana);
Extensive experience in scope management, sprint planning, and delivery timeline creation;
Proven track record as a team builder and enabler, with the ability to elevate team performance and establish workflows that empower rather than burden;
Experience managing complex stakeholder landscapes, including ability to translate between technical teams, creative departments, and C‐level business stakeholders;
Expertise in establishing structured communication flows, performance reporting, and process frameworks that drive accountability and results;
Excellent client management and communication skills, with ability to manage ad‐hoc requests, handle scope changes, and maintain clear stakeholder alignment;
Fluency in English.
WE OFFER
Hybrid working policy;
Support for your health through the OpenUp platform and a multisport programme;
A reputation for doing good – DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021;
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from local to global, and celebrate successes together;
Continuous learning – training, development and certifications to further develop your skills;
Global annual DEPT Cares Month where employees donate their skills to support local charities.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self‐driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and your time with us, we encourage you to reach out.
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