Project Manager

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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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-profile new business pitches and growth projects from kickoff to final delivery ensuring all workstreams move forward with clarity and accountability.

• Own project operations including timelines workback schedules task lists trackers and internal check-ins across multidisciplinary teams.

• Facilitate key milestone meetings and ensuretimelycoordination between strategy media creative finance operations and executive stakeholders.

• Track and manage inputs deadlines and team deliverables holding contributors accountable whilemaintainingpositive momentum and collaboration.

• Identifybottlenecks and risks early problem-solve in real time and escalate with context and solutions not just problems.

• Support pitchlogisticsand documentation from RFP response structuring to asset management and presentation production.

• Champion strong internal communication ensuring everyone is aligned onobjectives roles and timelines especially in high-pressure moments.

• Upholdhigh standardsfor craft quality and integrity across all work delivered by the Growth team.

Who You Are

• A natural project owner. Someone who thrives on structure butisntparalyzed without it.

• Calm under pressure with the ability to stay organized responsive and clear in the face of shifting priorities andhigh expectations.

• An excellent communicator who knows how to get people aligned and keep things moving with clarity and efficiency.

• Flexible and fast-moving able to work through ambiguity and chart a path forward even when not all the pieces are in place.

• A team-first contributor who genuinely enjoys collaborating supporting others and building a culture of trust and accountability.

• Detail-oriented butnever loses sight of the big picture.

• Self-aware self-starting and open to feedback with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in project management or operations ideally within an agency media marketing or fast-paced creative environment.

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping stakeholders and tight deadlines.

• Experience working with or alongside executive stakeholders.

• Fluent in digital communication platforms (Microsoft Teams etc.).

• Familiarity with the marketing or advertising landscape is anasset butnotrequired.

WhatYoullGain

• A front-row seat to some of Canadas most high-profile pitches partnerships and brand conversations

• The chance to work with senior talent and executive leadership across WPP andWPP Media

• A close-knit fast-moving team that valueshigh standards honest communication and a good laugh

• Ateam thatchampions clarity autonomy and your personal growth

• Anopportunity to grow your career in one of the worlds leading media networks

This is a hybrid role with an in-office expectation in Toronto. We believe the best collaboration happens face-to-faceand this role plays a critical role in driving high-touch team-based work.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work andwerejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard toparticular 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.

We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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