Creative Project Manager

Job title: Creative Project Manager

Location: Leeds, UK

Overview of the role:

We are looking for a Creative Project Manager to join our Content and Creative Services Team. You will manage and organise briefs end to end into our creative, production and design studios. What drives us is delivering exceptional, tailored to channel, design, creative and content to inspire play, engage and expand PokerStars’ audiences and we now need a highly organised PM who will be the main point of contact between stakeholders and our internal creative teams.  They will manage projects from initial brief to final delivery, ensuring all milestones are met, with a consistent approach to timings, approvals and execution.  They will be able to identify any potential issues and solve problems before they arise.

Reporting into the Production Executive, the Creative Project Manager will form part of the department wide production management team, those colleagues will provide support whilst organising the logistics, budget and personnel for our varied offerings such as live streams, TV shows, social content and campaign work. 

Day to day this role will work alongside the Creative Services Manager and Traffic Manager to ensure resource is available, timelines are workable, and deadlines are hit for every brief that lands into the department.  This role requires outstanding organisational and communication skills, someone who will proactively liaise with all parties involved in the project, however big or small.  We need a natural problem solver with a can-do attitude, someone who can manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously whilst staying calm under pressure.    

This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.

Our Leeds office is at the heart of our business. The 8-storey building has an onsite staff gym and cafeteria, two heated rooftop terraces, a dedicated gaming room and a staircase amphitheatre. The space brings all our teams under one roof in the biggest private letting office in Yorkshire.

What you’ll do:

Project Lifecycle Management

• Oversee projects from initial conception right through to final approvals

• Ensure the correct triage at the brief stage

• Align design managers prior to work commencing

Resource Allocation

• Assist in resource planning and tweak allocations as priorities shift

Communication

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, keeping them always updated with progress

• Be the voice of the creative teams, fostering great relationships with all and offering support when necessary  

Workflow and Process Improvement

• Use previous experiences to establish and refine processes for better efficiency

• Ensure a smooth hand over between the different teams involved in the project

• Initiate debriefs for effective learnings for future work

Risk Management

• Identify and address potential risks and issues that may arise during the creative processes, heading them off before becoming critical

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years' experience of project management in a creative and design studio

• Excellent knowledge of creative, design and production process across multiple disciplines

• Good knowledge of Adobe CS software on Mac platform and Microsoft office

• Good knowledge of project management software (currently Jira and Workfront is used)

• Highly organised

• Exceptional communicator and team player

• Natural problem solver

• Positive and calm attitude

Why choose us:

Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Private healthcare

• Personal life assurance and income protection

• The option to join our company pension scheme

• External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career

• Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us

• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay

• Access to an on-site gym

• Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties

• Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at talent@flutterint.com. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

Learn more about the work we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/

The group:

PokerStars is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.