Madrid/London/Wien/Madrid

Freelance Senior Client Manager / German-speaking


We are seeking an experienced  freelance Senior Client Manager to manage an exciting project for one of our clients.

Working closely with the client and Saffron’s internal team, you will ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the client’s objectives.

Key requirement: native German-speaking

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring clear tracking of deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
Client Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for the client, managing daily communications, chairing meetings, and summarising actionable outcomes.
Partner Management: coordination and manage a set of external partners that will work closely with Saffron on the overall project ambition.
Content & Quality Assurance: Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to review deliverables, ensuring they meet the client brief and objectives.
Budget Management: Monitor progress, identify potential risks, and address challenges proactively. Oversee budget tracking and flag deviations with solutions.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience managing branding or communication-led projects.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Financial acumen to oversee project budgets and reporting.
Familiarity with branding or creative agency workflows.

Location:

Preferred locations: London, Vienna, Madrid. Remote working from other locations may be considered. 

Perks & Benefits

Interesting work with global clients is where our offer starts. At Saffron, we look after our people. Our policies include flexibility to work anywhere and security to live comfortably. We encourage everyone to follow their language curiosities, too.

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    One Saffron

    One culture working as one team across the world.

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    Remote Work

    Connect from wherever you like around the world, 10 days a year.

  • 03

    Holidays

    26 days and counting, plus your birthday.

  • 04

    Flex Hours

    Flexible start and finish every day.

  • 05

    Work From Home

    Choose the days that suit you best.

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    Private Insurance

    Life and health insurance to protect what matters most.

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    Early Finish Fridays

    Pack up early at the end of the week.

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    Bottom-up Bonus

    Because it’s fair to reward success.

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    Language Classes

    English or Spanish for beginners or improvers.

Podcasts

A series of episodes where the next generation of talent in design, strategy, and client services share their learnings, observations, and day-to-day Life at Saffron.

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  • 25Jul 2023

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EVPs, Millennials, and Gen Z: The great misunderstanding

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  • 20Oct 2022

From intern to Saffronite

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  • 13Sep 2022

Starting at Saffron

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Digital design

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