Project Manager - Interactive Digital

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, 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 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s 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 100,000 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 500. Our 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.

About The Role -

The Interactive Project Manager works closely with the Clients Interactive Producers to work on campaigns in India.The PM is expected to lead and manage digital projects while bringing together a multi-disciplinary team comprising of internal and external resources as required. The Interactive PM needs to provide an optimum interactive solution for the client that answers the brief within all the necessary specified style and technical guidelines.

As a member of the project management team on this business, you are pivotal to the smooth running of the projects. You will be required to have a thorough understanding of the client’s requirements and be responsible for all aspects of your projects. You will build strong client relationships, managing communication through the project team, providing consistent and accurate project reporting, project planning, and ensuring that expectations are managed and delivered.

Key Responsibilities -

• Organize teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver results. Flag any potential team issues to the line manager and be actively involved in finding a solution
• Identify training requirements for team members to ensure their adherence to processes and improve workflow
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality policy
• Set and manage client expectations regarding deliverables and timeframe while coordinating and ensuring all parties follow the agreed workflows
• Identify and escalate areas for improvement of existing workflow and processes
• Build strong, trusting relationships and communication with all key stakeholders, function leads, cross functional producers, senior managers from Marcom, and 3rd party vendors that are directly involved with the work
• Manage the approval of quarterly budgets and proactively manage your projects within time and budget, escalating any risks to project delivery
• Demonstrate ability to write, prepare and present documents, presentations, and reports to support your work
• Ensure your projects deliver consistently against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs
• Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are understood and followed by the project team
• Monthly financial reconciliation on projects
  
  

Job Requirements -

• Around 7-8 years solid Project Management experience in a similar capacity
• Very high competence in project management software such as Microsoft Project and Omniplan.
• Experience in costing, quotations, and project scope definition
• Analytical and detailed in project documentation, accountability, and tracking. Pragmatic team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to function productively in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. High level of IT literacy, including use of spreadsheets.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Prioritization, time management, and attention to detail. Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in English. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess technical understanding of mobile and web technologies necessary to run projects and convey details. Examples would be: iOS and Android development, HTML5/CSS/Javascript, Social Media Strategies/Platforms
• Familiarity with creative production and development tools is always an advantage. Such software includes Adobe Creative Suite, BBEdit, SVN, Github, Esclipse, DreamWeaver, Final Cut Pro and others. In addition, familiarity with mobile and web platforms and ecosystems would also be advantageous.
  
  

Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on

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Honesty

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Happy Family

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Hungry

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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.

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