Freelance Senior Project Manager in Whitehall

Key Responsibilities

• Primary day‑to‑day contact with the Client Marcom team.
• Collaborate with Producers, Print Production Managers, and Channel Sales Program Managers to originate and/or adapt channel campaigns across Europe.
• Act as the go‑to person for channel marketing asset localization and production.
• Develop a clear understanding of the client’s channel partner structure and print vendors.
• Own client service fundamentals: review scope of work, create and update timing plans, produce contact reports, and prepare cost estimates.
• Lead frequent internal and client status meetings, set and manage client expectations, and ensure agreed workflows are followed.
• Manage high‑priority projects and campaigns, overseeing cross‑functional teams to deliver key milestones on time and within budget.
• Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders to guarantee that projects are executed on brief, within budget, and on schedule.
• Flag scope changes to the line manager and resolve or escalate issues swiftly.
• Build successful relationships with internal teams (Studio, Print Production, Senior Account Management, Operations).
• Brief studio and print production teams, ensuring creative direction aligns with brand guidelines.
• Act as a brand QC guardian, enforcing brand guidelines, QC checklists, and procedures.
• Manage two project managers, set clear objectives, drive performance, and facilitate career development opportunities.
• Coordinate with the resourcing team, organise teamwork, create balanced work schedules, and ensure staff deliver results.
• Ensure the account consistently meets all contractual obligations, including SLAs and KPIs.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of WPP's business model, services, and technology.
• Identify bottlenecks and work with Ops to optimise structure, team, and processes.

Qualifications

• Solid agency experience working on global retail and/or shopper accounts, from creative development to final production.
• Localization experience is required.
• Experience managing new features, availability, and regulatory requirements across multiple markets for a global tech brand.
• Familiarity with channel distribution models, both production and delivery.
• Experience managing complicated copy blocks.
• Expertise in delivering projects by managing client expectations, internal processes, and department involvement.
• Previous experience in team management is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to write and present documents, presentations, and reports to large audiences.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills in Excel and Numbers.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and passion for the work.
• Hands‑on, can‑do approach to problem solving.
• Ability to prioritise and work quickly under tight timeframes.
• Clear thinking under pressure.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite full time in London for 3–4 weeks, up to three times per year (hybrid working the rest of the time).
• Work 6 days a week on site in London from August through mid‑September.

EEO Statement

WPP Production is an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. WPP 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.