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As Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for supervising the briefing, preparation and output of all digital content for one of our client's programs. The role will require extensive experience in project management and confidence leading projects within a small creative production studio. Core responsibilities will include workflow oversight and process development, balancing projects across the team and collaboration with client partners. There will also be a requirement to manage reporting and analysis, and presenting to stakeholders on a regular cadence.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and own project resourcing for all projects, including project assignments, capacity, and change management.
- Participate in project kickoffs, content meetings, reviews, and other project-based meetings as needed.
- Ensure all work is produced to the highest quality standards.
- Create and analyze production and capacity reports.
- Facilitate relationships between external and internal partners, ensuring up-to-date information is communicated.
- Maintain expert-level familiarity with program content.
- Manage scope of content and communicate scope and timing fluctuations to all stakeholders.
- Ability to make sound decisions, think strategically, focus on detail, problem-solve and multi-task.
- Must possess exceptional organization, time management, excellent verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize.
- Eye for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
- Proven ability to build relations and work effectively with many stakeholders.
- Ability to work with global teams and adapt to cultural differences.
- Lead by example and maintain a positive team culture.
- Line Manage direct reports
Qualifications
- 6+ years experience in project management within the Advertising industry
- Solid understanding of file specifications; resolution, color space and other technical requirements of assets needed for digital and social platforms.
- Experience using content management systems.
- Previous agency experience specifically working on global brands preferred.
- Previous experience in digital production preferred.
- Strong knowledge in digital media preferred.
- Deliverables will be across multiple geographies and languages so a second language is beneficial but not essential
- Prior people management or team lead experience is necessary for this role
Why work here:
At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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