Market Project Manager

The Project Manager will be capable and confident resolving issues and able to work autonomously. This role is pivotal to our internal global organization, and the dedicated Markets are the Client-base. This is a truly global position and requires someone who can manage expectations, deliver projects against timelines, and communicate effectively.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead their designated market, be the main point of contact for issue resolution, but escalate when required
• Manage your clients to successfully deliver print collateral and launch websites according to agreed timings for their designated market(s)
• Build strong and robust relationships with your Global and local clients
• Understand that the Project Manager role reports to Global and that the delivery of translated Global assets into local market is the role’s core objective, rather than the localisation of Global assets
• Ensure you are communicating effectively any changes, updates, work coming in regularly to your clients
• Become a ‘market specialist’ – understanding each of the markets in depth and taking ownership for identified projects
• Ensure all timings in the critical path are adhered to without fail
• Collaborate with internal teams and the external Agency partners to resolve issues
• Working with Senior Project Manager to establish and manage project plans through to delivery
• Where deadlines cannot be met, then work with the SPM to work up a manageable contingency plan
• Update status reports daily and complete timesheets
• Understand and adhere to the WoWs and processes
• Write clear and concise briefing documents in a timely manner for all stages of the project delivery to enable teams to act quickly on all instructions
• Understand the overall critical path for the market projects and the client agreed SLA’s for delivery
• Take responsibility for all QC and ensuring the correct approval signatures have been given both internally and externally

What we can offer you

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.

We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships – all united by our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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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