Project Manager

About WPP Media

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About Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

Role Summary and Impact

At Wavemaker, we believe that the best projects are down to the people that lead them and the environment that they create. Our project management team is full of delivery specialists who take the time and effort to build both strong relationships with stakeholders and vibrant cultures that enable project teams to deliver great work.

We are looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Executive, with experience of working at a brand, media owner, production company or media / creative agency, to work on a series of exciting projects across our business.

You should be passionate about building a best-in-class project leadership culture.

In this role, you will:

• Be part of our PMO, responsible for the delivery of projects across our business - from client-led projects in areas such as content partnerships, data & tech to strategic projects designed to deliver operational change across our Agency.
• Use Project Management technical skills to deliver best in class projects for all stakeholders, including hybrid, waterfall and agile techniques.
• Have an ability to build vibrant cultures through emotional intelligence and great communication, problem-solving, collaborative leadership and strategic thinking.
• Be responsible for day-to-day management of multiple projects and competent in managing the six aspects of a project, i.e. scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources.
• Lead on projects, following the appropriate governance applied for the determined life cycle.
• Build ongoing commitment from stakeholders and bring people together to achieve specified outcomes.
• Work on specific projects that have definite outcomes, have time limits and have to stay within a budget.
• These tasks typically include
• planning what work needs to be done, when and who's going to do it;
• looking at the risks involved in a particular project and managing these risks
• making sure the work is done to the right standard;
• motivating the team of people involved in the project;
• co-ordinating work done by different people;
• making sure the project is running on time and to budget;
• dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary;
• making sure the project delivers the expected outcomes and benefits;

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media , we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media 's shared core value s:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust .
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise .

• Practice Area Knowledge
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the various products, platforms or systems within their area and is a knowledge expert in trends, best practices and challenges.
• Problem Solving
  • Applies focused questioning and systematic research to understand the problem and wider impact.
  • Translates business problems into solutions.
• Stakeholder Relationships
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the agencies (or clients) organization structure and people, client relationships, business strategy, industry and challenges.
  • Cultivates, nurtures and grow relationships with key clients, stakeholders and decision makers internally, externally and virtually.
• Effective Communication
  • Is able to lead dialogues between and with technical and non-technical people, by presenting a strong case and negotiating well; explains things clearly, challenges ideas effectively and argues in favor of operational processes; determines and utilizes the appropriate communication channels; and, employs active listening.
• Technical Skills / Ways of Working
  • You will have developed a broad range of technical Project Management skills and knowledge of core project management methods for many scenarios.
  • Able to apply the right technique at the right time to deliver winning results.
• Project Leadership
  • This skill distinguishes project managers who merely manage tasks from those who empower, inspire and instil trust in their teams and stakeholders. Project Leadership is the ability to lead, collaborate, and communicate by providing vision, direction, feedback and support, so that people can do their best work. Able to effectively, consistently, and efficiently foster teamwork, trust, and information sharing to achieve shared goals.
• Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Adapts to rapidly changing events and environments whilst accurately judging priorities and keeping track of details.
  • Balances several projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal error and without losing track of important details or deliverables.
• Persuasion and Influence
  • Uses a variety of skills to create discussion, reach an agreement and create outcomes, affecting the action, behaviors, and opinions of others.

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, and we're just 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 the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team 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 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.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've 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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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