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Project Manager - Print [ 12 Month Mat Cover FTC ]WPP Production • London, England, United Kingdom
Project Manager - Print [ 12 Month Mat Cover FTC ]

Project Manager - Print [ 12 Month Mat Cover FTC ]

WPP Production • London, England, United Kingdom
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does Senior Project Manager [12mth FTC Mat Cover ] do at WPP Production?

Responsible for the coordination, adaptation and implementation of the production process from brief through to final production phases. Our Senior Project Managers are super-organised and adept multi-taskers. Supporting The Project Management lead, Team Leads (when applicable), and Project Managers in efficient running of accounts and the department.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting lines and key stakeholders
  • This role reports to the Print Project Management Lead (if no Team Lead is in place).
  • You will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. Production studio/Client service), and external stakeholders (e.g. creative agencies, clients and technical third party).

Key Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
  • Manage projects from start to finish (e.g. dissecting initial brief, writing brief, managing feedback and delivery, in relation to jobs, projects and campaigns. Ability to manage all stages.
  • Support the Project Managers with the more complex/bespoke campaigns and on any account tasks when required.
  • Accountable as the project owner.
  • First point of escalation for the Project Manager within the team, when there are issues/queries to resolve and for internal/external stakeholders.
  • First point of contact for internal resource queries or support.

Operational
  • Champion new/better ways of working (e.g. Workflow) by implementing process, efficiencies and structure.
  • Champion new technologies, being prepared to support implementation or change.
  • Support onboarding news brands and/or clients.
  • Support Account transitions to different global studios (e.g offshoring).
  • Create and update workflow documentation.
  • Create and update reporting documentation when required.
  • Create and update supporting documentation (e.g. training document) and ensure this is maintain in a centralised place.
  • Support the Print Project Management Lead and/or Team Lead on any set tasks
  • Manage other adhoc requests as and when required.

Communication
  • Mentor, support and train colleagues, new starters and freelance resource.
  • Key person liaising with internal stakeholders
  • Point of contact for HWW hubs and external stakeholders/third parties
  • In addition to the Print Project Management lead and/or Team Lead, day to day support contact for Global Studio
  • Leading all calls with internal and external stakeholders when required.

Finance
  • Estimating projects and individual jobs plus reconciliations
  • Manage finance from, job creation, estimating, budgeting, revenue recognition & billing, raising PO's, all as required.
  • Overseeing SOX & Revenue reports as applicable
  • Initiate and oversee billing if required.
  • Overseeing update finance trackers and reporting tracker as applicable

Tools
  • Use of internal production tools such as workflow management, job management systems, trackers and finance and reporting tools.
  • Use of external project management tools, (For example, Smartsheet's, Monday, Miro Board, etc) where applicable

Requirements
  • Technical understanding and competency of 'Static production' (e.g. Press, OOH, POS, Shopper, Brochures, Literature, Social, Digital and Presentations) in relation to Creative, Retouching, Mastering and Adaptation & Localisation.
  • Proven experience of working in a Static Production project management role (5 years +)
  • High level of IT literacy, including use of Acrobat, Office 365 (e.g: Microsoft excel, Microsoft PPT, Microsoft word, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft teams...)
  • Strong numeracy skills (e.g. excel formular, cost estimate in excel)
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure (e.g. time management and attention to detail, plan and prioritise your own work & support others to prioritize their own workload).
  • Problem solving skills (e.g. identify challenges and giving solutions)
  • Experience of managing and servicing international accounts in multiple markets with multiple stakeholder's desirable
  • Excellent prioritisation, time management and attention to detail.
  • Proactive, decision-making ability.
  • Resilience to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluent oral and written English essential, other languages desirable
  • Good spoken and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • A responsible attitude
  • Flexible with ever changing goal posts/ environments
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Accuracy with record keeping

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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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