Studio Manager (Design & Digital Storytelling)

Location

Victoria, Essex | United Kingdom

Job description

About The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Creative Director and working closely with other members of the Telegraph Leadership Team including the Creative Director and Director of Product and other key stakeholders, the Design Project Manager will play a key role in driving this transformation by delivering the projects in the plan. This role will be aligned to the Design and Product department and will be responsible for supporting the Creative Director and Director of Innovation and their direct reports to deliver on their strategy, process and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Deputy Creative Director, Creative Director and Director of Innovation on the management of day to day running of the design department
• Ensuring design workflow is aligned with prioritisation of projects
• Ensuring relevant stakeholders are brought into the work process at the relevant time
• Provide a mix of leadership, coordination and hands-on support in order to:

- Highlighting dependencies between projects o Establish processes for consistent reporting of these projects both to the Creative Director and Chief Product Officer

- Help the project leads to identify, and resolve risks & issues, escalating where necessary

- Deep dive into specific projects to provide assistance where required - process mapping, capturing requirements, setting up workshops, producing presentations, liaising with other departments/stakeholders etc.

- Take an interest in and gain an understanding of the subject matter in order to contribute to decision making

- Identify where additional skills/resources are required to complete the projects

Key Skills

• Track record of successfully delivering projects, not necessarily in a formal PM capacity
• Experience / understanding of the processes and tools used in design - from a business, not technical, standpoint.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of projects enough to manage timelines, risks and issues
• Natural curiosity regarding how things work and a desire to fix business problems
• Strong intellect, strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a complex, fast paced, rapidly evolving environment, and to adapt scope and deliverables based on feedback
• Ability to establish contacts, collaborate and build alliances at all levels and to communicate persuasively, clearly and authoritatively
• An optimistic, positive, yet pragmatic outlook, and an ability to handle setbacks with good humour
• Organised and structured, but equally adaptable and not constrained by process Desirable Skills:
• Experience of managing or being involved in system implementations (ideally Design ones)
• Experience of working with the media or other fast paced sector
• A recognised project management qualification
• A recognised process improvement and/or agile working qualification

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website .

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