Senior Project Manager
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Job Description
Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including CocaCola Ford Rolex Nestl Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant engaging and measurable content across all channels and media both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and everchanging world of todays content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100000 talented 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 people are the key to our success. Were 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.
The Role
The Senior Project Manager is the primary daytoday contact with the Client Marcom team and works closely with their Producers Project Managers Image Producers Print Production Manager and Channel Sales Program (CSP) Managers to implement channel campaigns for CEMEA.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end to end localization of all Channel marketing materials (from briefing to delivery) on the agency side
Build strong client relationships which enable a clear understanding of the clients Channel partner structure and print vendors. Be the goto person for Channel Marketing asset localization and production
Build strong internal relationships across the agency (Traffic Content Interactive Studio Print Production Finance and Operations)
Lead planning for new projects: liaising with the client and line manager
Update daily tracker during live project shared with Producers and Deployment
Highlight opportunities for improving processes and align internally and with Clients Producers prior to implementation
Own the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas timing plans contact reports and cost estimates
Communicate the briefs to the studio and print production teams and ensure that the correct creative direction is being taken Immerse yourself in the clients brand and offering
Set and manage client expectations ensuring they follow the agreed workflows and collaborate to find swift resolution on any issues
Manage the approval of quarterly budgets flagging important budget fluctuations to the client and line manager
The ability to write prepare and present project documentation presentations and reports with a strategic mindset and point of view
Ensure that the line manager is aware of all client issues and proposed solutions (including potential delays) to ensure swift resolution and avoid further escalation
Act as a brand QC/Guardian always ensure brand guidelines QC checklists and procedures are followed
Keep GAD/CSD and FD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecasts
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model services and technology
Organize teamwork create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver results
Requirements
Organize teamwork create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver results
Degree or diploma and a minimum of 8 years solid agency/localization experience gained working on global retail and/or shopper accounts from creative development to final production
Good knowledge of print color retouching and digital artwork productions processes and best practices
Experience in financial management and understanding the importance of accurate financial management
Excellent spreadsheet skills in both Excel Keynote and Numbers. Demonstration of experience in managing complex spreadsheets
Excellent English skillswritten and verbal is a prerequisite. Arabic is preferred not a must.
Attention to detail analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essential
A handson cando approach to solving problems
The ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently within very tight time frames
Must be able to travel as required sometimes several weeks at a time
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
