WPP Mediaisseekinga high-performingProject Manager tojoinourGrowthTeam astrategicfunction
responsible forretainingexistinganddrivingnew businessacrossCanada. ThisisnotyouraveragePMrole.
Its high-stakes high-visibility anddeeplyintegratedintothecoreofouragencysfuture.
Youllbeat the center of the actionmanagingcomplex cross-functionalpitchesand initiativeswheremedia
creativestrategy and senior leadershipintersect. Youwillbebuildingmomentumsolvingproblems and
keeping high-performingteamsalignedandenergizedinpursuitofsomeofCanadasmostexcitingbrand
partnerships.
Werelookingforsomeonewhoseagerhungrytolearngrowth-oriented andthrivesin a fast-paced teamfirst
environment. You mustbehighlyorganized an excellentcommunicator andaboveall proactive able to
anticipate issues flagrisks and driveworkforwardwithoutneedingtobetoldtwice. Thisroleisbestsuitedto
someonewhotakespride inbeingthe gluethatholdsbigcomplicatedworkstreamstogetherwith
professionalismclarity and asenseof humour intact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead andmanagehigh-profile new businesspitchesandgrowthprojectsfromkickoffto finaldelivery
ensuring allworkstreamsmoveforwardwithclarityandaccountability.
Ownprojectoperationsincludingtimelinesworkbackschedulestasklists trackers and internal
check-insacrossmultidisciplinaryteams.
Facilitatekeymilestonemeetings andensuretimelycoordinationbetweenstrategy mediacreative
financeoperations andexecutivestakeholders.
Track andmanageinputs deadlines andteamdeliverables holdingcontributorsaccountablewhile
maintaining positivemomentumand collaboration.
Identifybottlenecksandrisksearlyproblem-solve in real time andescalatewithcontextand solutions
notjustproblems.
Support pitchlogisticsand documentationfromRFPresponsestructuringto asset management and
presentation production.
Championstronginternalcommunicationensuringeveryoneisalignedon objectivesroles and
timelinesespeciallyin high-pressure moments.
Upholdhigh standards forcraftquality andintegrityacrossallworkdeliveredby theGrowthteam.
WhoYou Are
structure butisntparalyzedwithoutit.
Calmunderpressurewiththeabilitytostayorganized responsive andclearin the face of shifting
priorities and high expectations.
An excellentcommunicatorwhoknowshow togetpeoplealignedandkeepthingsmovingwithclarity
andefficiency.
Flexible and fast-moving able toworkthroughambiguityand chart apathforwardevenwhennot all
thepiecesare in place.
Ateam-firstcontributorwhogenuinelyenjoyscollaboratingsupportingothers and building a culture of
trust andaccountability.
Detail-oriented butneverlosessightof the bigpicture.
Self-aware self-starting and open to feedbackwithagrowthmindsetandeagernesstolearn.
Qualifications
Salary range: 73k-75k
WhatYoullGain
A front-rowseattosomeofCanadasmosthigh-profilepitches partnerships and brand conversations
The chance toworkwithsenior talent andexecutiveleadershipacrossWPP and WPP Media
A close-knit fast-movingteamthatvalues high standardshonestcommunication and a good laugh
A teamthatchampionsclarityautonomy andyourpersonalgrowth
Anopportunitytogrowyourcareerin one of theworldsleadingmedia networks
Thisisahybridrolewithan in-office expectation in best collaboration happens
face-to-face andthisroleplaysacriticalroleindrivinghigh-touchteam-basedwork.
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