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Previous experience managing multiple concurrent projects is strongly preferred.\nExperience working directly with clients, managing expectations and maintaining positive professional relationships.\nExperience coordinating schedules, resources, budgets and deliverables in a production or comparable project environment.\nSkills and approach\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to manage challenging client conversations and communicate clear, constructive pushback when necessary.\nStrong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy production environment.\nSound judgement, critical thinking and a practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving problems.\nThe ability to remain composed under pressure, respond constructively to changing requirements and maintain focus on successful delivery.\nA proactive, accountable approach, taking ownership of work and following through on commitments.\nThe 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