Project Manager
Job Summary
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform WPP Open we help clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPPs AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence clients see exactly where how and why their media investment is working.
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- BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
- Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
- LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
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
- 35yearsofexperienceinprojectmanagement oroperationsideallywithinanagency media
marketing or fast-pacedcreativeenvironment.
Provenabilitytomanagemultiple concurrentprojectswithoverlappingstakeholders and tight
deadlines.
Experienceworkingwithoralongsideexecutivestakeholders.
Fluent in digital communication platforms (Microsoft Teams etc.).
Familiaritywiththe marketing oradvertisinglandscapeisan asset but notrequired.
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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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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