Senior Project Manager - Post Production experience at WPP Production

Ciudad de México, , Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Post Production, Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Kanban, Problem-Solving, Communication, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Security, Leadership, Team Management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. WPP is looking for a Senior Project Manager with post production knowledge per projects What does a Senior Project Manager do at WPP Production? As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating people and processes to ensure that our client projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results within the applicable statement of work and budget for a large client in the nicotine category. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project's organization and timeline. In this specialized role, you will work directly with the team to lead short-term and long-term engagements. You will proactively identify risks and create mitigation plans to prevent project issues. You will identify blockers, work with team members to remove them, and keep projects on track with their timelines. Key Responsibilities Lead/facilitate project planning, scheduling, execution, and provide status follow-ups. Provide weekly updates and develop/manage a team RACI. Remove blockers and drive towards efficient utilization of organizational resources to improve capacity for project work. Flag resource/bandwidth limitations while facilitating collaboration with other teams to meet requirements. Collect, compile, organize data from a variety of sources both internally and externally. Manage communication across all teams, ensuring that communication and deliverables are organized in a central location. Helps to ensure all project goals are aligned with SOW and Client Requests while tracking 'on time' for all deliverables. Help identify and mitigate risks associated with the project, using project tracking and data to anticipate potential issues and take proactive steps to address them. Ensures project timelines are realistic and achievable based on current resources, deliverables, and sub-tasks associated with each stage of a project. Help adjust the project strategy and tactics as needed when there are multiple dependencies. Identify opportunities for improvement within our process to increase efficiency. Provide a more holistic view of the project, using data to identify dependencies and interrelationships between different components and stakeholders, and to manage resources and timelines accordingly. Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in a professional environment - agency or consulting environment preferred. Comfortable working in a fast paced, multi-project environment. Experience working with common project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Slack/MS Teams, Monday.com, Workday. Experience adapting project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Kanban) to the needs of the project. Conscientious and adept at problem-solving through critical thinking. Strong aptitude to learn and adapt to technology Ability to adapt well to diverse environments. Ability to communicate clearly with all levels in an organization. Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. Effectively managing multiple deliverables, clients, and projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be flexible and capable of adapting to constant change. Ability to effectively meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Skills A high-level understanding of the process for each data deliverable, including timelines/dependencies. Technical expertise: Familiarity with the data tools used for each deliverable, the process for retrieving data, as well as the process for getting access to specific datasets. Project management methodologies: knowledge of project management methodologies like Jira, Agile or Scrum, as well as experience/understanding of data governance, data privacy, and data security. Leadership skills: able to help lead a team and inspire /motivate them to achieve their goals. They must have excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and communicate timelines, expectations, and reporting progress with the broader team. Team Management: Review and manage project budgets, timelines and resources across projects. Track project progress, including early identification of risks and associated mitigation strategies. #LI-KZ1 #LI-Hybrid Why work here: At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. Inclusion and Impact 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. Data We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment. When you click the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of this page, this will send all the information you have added to WPP Production. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Privacy statement. 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Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you will coordinate people and processes to ensure client projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will lead project planning, execution, and communication across teams while identifying and mitigating risks.