Manager, Program Management
Manager, Program Management
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Job Description
Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including Coca-Cola Ford Rolex Nestl Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant engaging and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of todays content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries with corporate headquarters in New York London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services with deep AI data and technology capabilities global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global people are the key to our success. Were committed to fostering a culture of creativity belonging and continuous learning attracting and developing the brightest talent and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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 a Manager Program Management do at Hogarth
The Packaging Program Manager manages the Packaging Program manager team with assisting the client Packaging Producers in organizing documentation reviewing accuracy of packaging mechanicals organizing color and press sheet reviews and helping the team meet tight deadlines in peak seasons. You will manage deliverable due dates according to established standards and timelines while also coming up with creative solutions tochallenges
Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders to distill the scope of work and create strategies to meet business needs.
- Establish document and apply best practices.
- Creates and maintains SOP Documentation and distributes across PM and Producer team
- Trains new-hires and new processes for the team.
- Establish clear roles and responsibilities for the team.
- Host weekly Studio team status meetings.
- Conduct monthly 1:1s with direct reports. Provide performance feedback.
- Approve time-sheets and out-of-office requests.
- Engage and motivate team members. Track and report on whats going well and what isnt. Establish performance criteria and recognize success.
- Drive the development and enhancement of project management tools.
- Leads the Environmental & Regulatory initiatives in partnership with the supporting Producer in addition to the programs she is already supporting
- Manage project life cycles and the release of part numbers.
- Writes print specification documents in the database. Ensure all documents have been approved by the Packaging Producers before releasing to suppliers.
- QC and organize assets in the database for each mechanical (part numbers packaging die-lines translations illustrations copy etc.).
- Prepare asset handoff documents for review by Packaging Producers and route to Marcom groups.
- Practice extreme attention to detail in cross-referencing all assets against the final mechanicals per checklist and confirming all layers match print specifications.
- Communicate updates collected from Packaging Producers to Marcom Project Management team to facilitate the routing process.
- Provide complete and timely feedback on digital mechanicals pre-press and printer proofs.
- Review and sign off on supplier PDFs and press sheets and raise any issues when appropriate.
- Organize final reviews with Packaging Producers.
- Collaborate with Packaging team to document best practices and standard operating procedures and processes for both internal and external partners.
- Press check print runs for existing products at domestic and international suppliers and prepare for Producer approval.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Graphic Communications or equivalent.
- Manage a team of 5 employees.
- 5 years mechanical proofing experience in premium consumer packaging and labeling.
- Knowledge of electronic pre-press and printing processes required.
- Project management experience required.
- Must possess exceptional organizational time management verbal and written communication skills interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize.
- Proficient in Mac OS and native apps.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Adobe Acrobat.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel Word database management.
- Meticulous attention to detail a must.
- Able to understand and interpret complex processes and shifting priorities.
- Experience in database/project management systems.
- Positive attentive focused and engaged. Strong work ethic. Accountable for actions. Takes initiative. Collaborative team-player.
- Manages time effectively. Flexible during high-volume periods (some longer hours).
The base salary range for this contract position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors including location business needs level of responsibility experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package go to for more details.
Pay Range
$75000 - $105000
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Hands on
No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. Its how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
Honesty
We are real and authentic with each other and in our work. Honest direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate grow and make meaningful things together. Its not always easy but its always worth it.
Heart & Soul
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion pride and relentless drive push us beyond good enough because we care deeply about our craft and were always chasing better. We love what we do and it shows.
Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences celebrate our wins together and never lose our sense of humor.
Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question experiment and always seek out whats next. We never settle and we never stop learning.
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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
