Hiring Hybrid, London - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
About Shift
Shift is the specialised vertical within Electica, a global programmatic advertising company, working to bring Democracy to the world. We specialize in omnichannel paid digital advertising and are dedicated to championing democracy, countering polarisation, and fighting misinformation.
Shift sits at the intersection of technology and policy, specifically to strengthen electoral systems. Our primary focus is partnering with governmental and non-profit clients to deliver large-scale projects that protect democratic institutions from modern digital threats.
The Role
We are hiring a Project Lead for Shift to lead our largest projects and manage relationships with key UK government stakeholders. You will be the bridge between our high-level clients and our technical delivery teams, ensuring that complex, multi-year projects are executed with excellence.
Responsibilities
Client Relationship & Project Management
Client Portfolio: Accountable for 1 large long-term project, with complex governmental stakeholders, and smaller ad hoc projects.
Trusted Advisor: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their advisor on complex campaigns.
Strategic Guidance: Provide expert guidance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
Delivery Excellence: Coordinate with the execution team to ensure all projects are successful, delivered on time, and billed accurately.
Issue Resolution: Proactively address client concerns and manage expectations throughout the project. Makes the final decision on top-level project issues.
Oversight: Sets the standard for account management and project success across the Shift team.
Internal Relationships
People Management: Manages and coaches the Shift Project Management team ( 2 FTE)
Process Management: Defines and improves project operations standards, tools, and frameworks.
Must Have
Experience: 5+ years in project management experience, with at least 1 year of leading complex projects.
Decision Authority: Proven experience being accountable for delivery and commercial outcomes.
Communication: Effective communication and presentation skills in governmental environments.
Management Skills: A proven track record of successful project and client management.
Security Clearance: Ability to pass UK Govt security clearance (requiring nationality of UK, Canada, NZ, US or Australia).
Nice to Have
Experience: Experience leading on multi-year governmental projects, either as internal employee or an external vendor. Experience in UK military or civil service is also a plus.
Security Clearance: Existing UK Govt security clearance is also a plus.
Compensation and benefits:
Base salary around £65,000, depending on experience
Unlimited holidays
Healthcare plan
Annual profit share (often worth around £2-5,000)
Pension scheme
Monthly wellbeing budget
Home office set up allowance
Hybrid working (3 days/office in Shoreditch, London)
Our Values
Campaigns we believe in. Our work has a real impact. For this reason, we only work with campaigns that share our vision of a more progressive, democratic, equal, integrated, and sustainable society
For impact. Electica exists to support campaigns who are fighting the progressive fight on the front line. We only work with campaigns we can add value to, and our commitment to them is to enable them to deliver the highest possible impact
Excellence and grit. We aim at being the absolute best at what we do. We persevere through every obstacle relentlessly to help you pursue your campaign's objectives
Dive deep. We are data driven critical-thinkers. We dive into details, audit frequently, and connect the details to the broader objectives of your campaigns to maximize impact
People-centric. We value personal bonds, and we invest in each other. We know campaigning is hard work, so we keep it fun and motivating to enable everyone who works with us to flourish