Project Administrator

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Hiring Remotely in Minato, JPN
In-Office or Remote
Junior
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
Provide project coordination and administrative support to the PMO: maintain documentation and trackers, assist planning and scheduling, monitor progress and risks, coordinate meetings, and support reporting and process standardization in a fast-paced digital agency.
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Job Description:

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

www.dentsu.com

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Administrator to support our PMO team in delivering projects in a fast-paced digital environment. This is a junior-level role ideal for someone who is eager to build a career in project management within a dynamic full-funnel digital agency.

You will work closely with Project Managers and the Director of Projects to ensure smooth coordination, documentation, and tracking of all active projects. This role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn structured project delivery processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Project Support & Coordination (Plan & Assist)

  • Support Project Managers in project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination

  • Assist in preparing project documentation, timelines, and basic project plans

  • Help gather project requirements from internal teams and clients

  • Maintain project files, trackers, and documentation in an organized manner

2. Execution Support (Implement / Monitor)

  • Track project progress and update project management tools regularly

  • Assist in monitoring deadlines, deliverables, and task completion across teams

  • Follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure tasks are progressing as planned

  • Support risk and issue tracking by maintaining logs and escalating when needed

  • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes

3. Reporting & Review Support

  • Assist in preparing weekly/monthly project status reports

  • Compile data on project progress, delays, and resource usage

  • Support Project Managers in identifying gaps and project bottlenecks

  • Ensure all project updates are accurately reflected in reporting dashboards

4. Process & PMO Support (Growth / Improvement)

  • Support standardization of project management templates and processes

  • Help maintain consistency in project documentation across teams

  • Identify basic improvement opportunities in workflows and coordination

Key Requirements:

  • 2years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or similar support roles 

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Detail-oriented with ability to follow structured processes

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment

  • Basic understanding of project management concepts is an advantage

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets

Good to Have

  • Exposure to digital agencies, IT projects, or marketing operations

  • Familiarity with project tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira, Monday.com)

  • Diploma or Degree in Business, IT, Communications, or related fields

  • Interest in pursuing a long-term career in Project Management or PMO

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.

So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social.

www.dentsu.com

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Location:

India- Karnataka - Bengaluru- Remote

Brand:

Happy Marketer

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Skills Required

  • 2 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or similar support roles
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Detail-oriented with ability to follow structured processes
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
  • Basic understanding of project management concepts
  • Exposure to digital agencies, IT projects, or marketing operations
  • Familiarity with project tools (Asana, Trello, Jira, Monday.com)
  • Diploma or Degree in Business, IT, Communications, or related fields
  • Interest in pursuing a long-term career in Project Management or PMO

dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
  • Retirement Support A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.

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HQ: Minato
15,492 Employees

What We Do

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