Senior Project Director, Team Lead

Senior Project Director, Team Lead Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Project Director who can bring together strong team leadership, excellent client delivery, and calm operational control in a fast-moving agency environment. This is a central role within dentsu Creative in Helsinki, where you will help shape the way the team works, support the development of a small team of Project Leads, and keep selected client accounts moving smoothly.

dentsu Creative is a full-service creative agency, with a solid team of enthusiastic experts who are also rather nice people. Based in Hakaniemi, Helsinki, dentsu Creative builds concepts, campaigns, brand experience and events to create growth for the clients.

Make an impact

As Senior Project Director, Team Lead, you will play a key role within dentsu Creative, working as part of a close-knit team within a broader multidisciplinary environment. This is a dual role with responsibility for both team leadership and client delivery. You will manage and develop a small team of Project Leads, shape how the team works day to day, and help build the operational backbone of the agency through strong ways of working, tools, and internal practices. At the same time, you will manage selected client accounts, ensuring projects run smoothly, remain commercially sound, and are delivered to a high standard. Success in this role means building a motivated, high-performing team, driving strong client satisfaction and profitability and growth on your own accounts, and bringing fresh, forward-looking energy into a changing environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Lead and develop the project management processes and team
• Act as team lead for a small team of Project Leads
• Take care of clients also directly in a client-facing role
• Handle resourcing and invoicing
• Follow project process profitability
• Take responsibility for the profitability of your own client accounts
• Lead projects and project teams across client work
• Support the development of a new operating model together with the Business Director
• Contribute hands‑on across campaign planning, concepts, branding, and campaign asset delivery

Key requirements

• Creative agency background and clear understanding of agency life and processes
• Senior‑level experience in project and/or account management
• Previous experience in a client‑facing role with responsibility for managing accounts and commercial performance
• Experience in leading project teams, with readiness to take on people leadership responsibilities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment with many parallel projects
• Strong structuring and organisational skills, with the ability to keep a cool head under pressure
• Experience across integrated deliveries, including video production and social media
• Brand experience & event production experience is considered a plus
• Positive, energetic mindset with the ability to bring good energy and joy to daily work
• Comfortable working in a small, tight‑knit team where everyone takes ownership and works hands‑on
• Finnish and English language skills are required

We offer

• A chance to become part of a fast‑paced company located in Helsinki, in a brand new and modern office designed to support diverse ways of working
• A truly global working environment and an opportunity to build your international network
• A chance to work with and learn from the biggest brands in Finland

About Us

Dentsu Creative is a full-service creative agency and an integral part of dentsu Finland. dentsu Finland is part of the global dentsu network and a leading marketing and consultancy company in Finland. We partner with organisations to drive growth and transformation by combining media, creativity, data, technology, and consulting across the marketing ecosystem.

Inclusion and Diversity

At dentsu we believe in the power of diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Location: Helsinki

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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