Print Project Manager- FTC 6 months

Overview

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 500. Our people are the key to our success. We\\\’re 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.

Hybrid working model: 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.

What does a Print Project Manager do at Hogarth? Responsible for the coordination, adaptation and implementation of the production process from brief through to final production phases. Our Project Managers are super-organised and adept multi-taskers. They support the Project Management Lead, Team Lead (when applicable), and Project Managers in the efficient running of accounts and the department. Reporting lines and key stakeholders are as follows:

This role reports to the Print Project Management Lead. You will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. Production studio/Client service) and external stakeholders (e.g. creative agencies, clients and technical third party).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish (e.g. dissecting initial brief, writing brief, managing feedback and delivery in relation to jobs, projects and campaigns; manage all stages).
• First point of contact for your primary accounts and/or any assigned projects across the department.
• Accountable as the project owner; ownership when there are issues/queries to resolve for internal/external stakeholders.
• Challenge and review the current ways of working for your primary account.
• Support onboarding of new brands and/or clients.
• Support account transitions to different global studios (e.g. offshoring).
• Support on setting up workflow documentation and other documentation (e.g. training documents).
• Support the Print Project Management Lead and/or Senior PM/Team Lead on set tasks.
• Manage other ad hoc requests as required.
• Communication: be the key liaison with internal/external stakeholders for your primary account; act as point of contact for HWW hubs and external stakeholders/third parties when applicable; lead calls with internal and external stakeholders when required.
• Finance: estimate projects and individual jobs, manage budgeting, revenue recognition & billing, raise POs, and oversee billing if required; update finance and reporting trackers as applicable.
• Tools: use internal production tools (workflow management, job management systems, trackers, finance and reporting tools) and external project management tools where applicable (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday, Miro).
• Technical understanding and competency of static production (e.g. Press, OOH, POS, Shopper, Brochures, Literature, Social, Digital and Presentations) in relation to Creative, Retouching, Mastering and Adaptation & Localisation.
• Proven experience in a Static Production project management role.

Qualifications & Skills

• High level of IT literacy, including Acrobat and Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong numeracy skills (e.g. Excel formulas, cost estimates).
• Excellent prioritisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Proactive, with good decision-making ability; resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Problem solving skills to identify challenges and provide solutions.
• Experience managing and servicing international accounts in multiple markets with multiple stakeholders is desirable.
• Fluent oral and written English is essential; other languages are desirable.
• Good spoken and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; responsible attitude.
• Flexibility with changing goals/environments; calmness under pressure; accuracy in record-keeping.

About Hogarth

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world\\\’s top 100 brands. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate today\\\’s content experience across channels and media.

Values

• Hands on: No egos here. We roll up our sleeves and deliver real results every time.
• Honesty: Real and authentic communication, building trust and collaboration.
• Heart & Soul: Passion and pride in our craft; we pursue better work.
• Happy Family: Inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Hungry: Curiosity and continuous learning; never settle.
• Inclusion and Impact: Equal opportunity employer; respect and belonging for all.

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