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What does Senior Digital Project Manager do at WPP Production?
A super-organised and adept multi-taskers who is accountable for end-to-end project delivery within marketing production. They are responsible for delivering projects on time, on specification and on budget. Our SPM possess good project and client management skills and follows best-practice methodology. They are the key point person relaying timing, scope, budget and manage resource for their client/project across number of Global Content Hubs (studios). They will oversee delivery of full campaigns from coordinating ingest and master set up to technical consultation with Tech Leads and guidance on specific adaptation and localisation projects lead by the rest of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and clients, facilitating communication related to end-to-end marketing campaign delivery, technical concepts and project statuses.
- Lead the end-to-end project management of AI initiatives, from scoping and planning to execution and delivery, specifically leveraging WPP Open to build and deploy AI powered production and agentic workflows solutions
- Oversee production pipeline, monitor team availability and utilisation, and ensure that efficiencies are maintained, and risks are mitigated.
- Ensure comprehensive collection of technical requirements and address any gaps through collaboration with clients and internal teams.
- Line Manage project managers to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Address internal team’s concerns promptly, keeping stakeholders informed of resolutions.
- Identify training needs and organise relevant training sessions for new team members.
- Manage and optimise internal workflows for technical processes to enhance productivity.
- Oversee the onboarding of new clients and integration of new workstreams for existing clients.
- Engage effectively with clients in the realms of digital media, print, and media technology, drawing from experience in a global production environment.
- Foster connections among team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective information flow throughout project lifecycles.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of client needs and ensure adherence to their requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage a diverse range of technical tasks, prioritising time and resources for optimal project delivery.
- Lead initiatives to construct briefs, ensuring all requisite information is captured before project initiation.
- Maintain a proactive, enthusiastic approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude in challenging situations.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5+ years of marketing production project management experience, particularly within technical or digital display environments, creative agency experience preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of digital display ads, enabling effective communication with production teams and clients.
- Basic understanding of dynamic and templated development methodologies for digital media. Connected TV experience a plus.
- Experience in delivering expansive campaigns across multiple markets and languages as well as multistakeholder management experience are desirable.
- Experience working within a virtual team environment and managing globally distributed project teams.
- Strong leadership skills to manage matrix reporting and drive cross-functional team changes.
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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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