Project Manager - Analytics 12 Month FTC

About WPP Media 

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. 

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About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

About WPP Media Data, Tech and Analytics 

The Data, Tech and Analytics team within WPP Media supports the WPP Media agencies with their data and analytics solutions.   

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. 

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world. 

Role Summary and Impact 

Reporting to a Director or above within the Analytics Team, the Project Manager is responsible for project managing analytics projects across multiple projects. You are responsible for all things project management related be that on client analytics projects or internal operations projects.  

– Your ultimate aim is to do everything you can so that projects can be delivered on time. It requires a combination of leadership, communication skills, project management expertise and dedication.   

Skills and Experience 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

The successful applicant to this role would have 10+ years experience in project management within the media or analytics industries. You will be confident in a wide variety of project management approaches and softwares, with the ability to drive best practice approaches in this space. 

More specifically, you will: 

• Be responsible for team resource management, alongside Directors and Account Leads to ensure we have the right people across the right work so that projects are delivered efficiently and on time 

• Independently manage all aspects of projects running across multiple clients 

• Draw up detailed project plans and keep projects on track accordingly, effectively managing delays through strong communication and understanding resource flexibility/restrictions over time 

• Ensure the smooth running of multiple projects simultaneously 

• Ensure no project stages are skipped, and all teams align with the process 

• Ensure all scopes are recorded, delivered to and no scope creep is happening, unless billed for 

• Identify pressure points and help the team overcome these 

• Identify additional areas of process improvement 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, other teams and other agencies 

• Organise meetings with internal teams and client stakeholders 

• Delegate up and down, co-ordinating between groups and disciplines 

• Oversee and ensure ways of working excellence within the analytics team 

• Develop new and improved processes and roll out new ways of working with a focus on embedding Project Management approaches across the wider team 

• Forge strong relationships with your key stakeholders 

• Support in the organisation of department trainings and onboarding new team members 

• Line manage junior project management team members with responsibility for their growth and development through regular feedback 

• Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media 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. 
 
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. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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