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6 month FTCFull time - 40 hours Monday to FridayPlease read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.The Deputy Media Project Manager will report to the Media Project Manager and is responsible for assisting with the planning, scheduling and coordination of all media associated with learning development including static graphics development (illustration, 2D, 3D, photo editing), animation development, photography, video production and editing, audio production and editing, and desktop publishing/print layout and design. The role is focused on supporting the Media Manager to ensure delivery within budgets and schedules, coordination of talent, customer relationship, and participation in project discussions and presentations for training activities for VPS EMEA.Main Duties:Managing, alongside the Media Manager, a diverse media team with Desktop Publishers, video personnel, Graphic Artists, 3D specialists and ProgrammersConsulting with internal and external customers on media requirements and provide feedback and suggestions related to best practices and creative solutionsOversee and coordinate the operational aspects of media solutions to include design and development projects and serve as a liaison between project management, planning, project team(s), and line managementMonitoring project progress, interventions and problem solving with teamSupporting the Media Manager to provide instructional development teams with cost and schedule estimates across various media formats based on evaluation of creative solutions, project scope, metrics and resourcesProvide support in ensuring that media effort is reported accurately within timesheets, understanding the importance that this has on the wider business.Ensuring, in collaboration with the QC team, deliverables meet customer requirements and specificationsEnsuring compliance with relevant policies and proceduresConducting clear, concise and accurate communication with all levels of the development team to include project managers, instructional designers, media developers, external talent, and customersExercising independent judgement and decision-making skills to mitigate known and unexpected issuesDeputising for the Media Manager as requiredCandidate Requirements:Essential:Demonstrated basic work-package or project management experience in a non-IT environment with advanced levels of proficiency in the following:Strong background designing learning solutions and leading development activities across a variety of media modalities including eLearning, VCT, ILT, Micro-learning and videoWorking knowledge of MS Office Suite, to include ProjectMust possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal business communication skillsMust possess excellent customer service skillsAnalysing reports to provide actionable business intelligencePrioritising and managing work assignments in order to meet project deadlines with attention to detailWorking independently or as a team with minimal oversightStrong independent judgement and decision making skillsIdentifying potential issues and presenting solutions to mitigate riskExperience in the training/learning industryBe a critical thinker, a self-starter, and have the ability to work within a geographically dispersed matrixed organisationDesirable:Working knowledge and understanding of DSAT (Defence Systems Approach to Training)Experience with the instructional design processShould have some experience of:Project ManagementMedia design reviews and associated quality processesConsolidated experience of CCS and HTML5Consolidated experience of modelling for simulation and animation scenes/scenariosConsolidated experience of Unity based gaming, building low poly models, textures and rendersConsolidated experience of Rapid Authoring tools Storyline and CaptivateProven experience in the delivery of eLearning Media projectsExperience in Instructional Design or Media DevelopmentEligible for or holder of current SC security clearance (the company will sponsor as required).