Junior Project Manager

1079 - Junior Project Manager  - DTA

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 Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

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 Account Lead, the Junior Project Manager is responsible for project managing analytics projects across multiple countries for a global retail client. You are responsible for all things project management related; running smooth project kick offs independently, manage data collection stage of projects, identifying pressure points and helping colleagues and clients in overcoming them – ultimately, doing 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.
• Independently manage all aspects of projects running across multiple countries
  • Draw up detailed project plans and keep projects on track accordingly
  • Ensure the smooth running of multiple projects simultaneously
  • Identify pressure points and help the team overcome these
  • Identify additional areas of process improvement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their other agencies
  • Organise meetings with internal teams and client stakeholders

• Independently manage data collection stage of analytics projects through timely requests and reminders to those responsible for data provision
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for data provision
  • Manage and meet clients’ expectations during data collection phase
• Oversee and ensure ways of working excellence within the analytics team
• Assist in managing team resource to ensure projects are delivered on time
• Organise relevant trainings and onboard new team members
• Forge strong client and agency relationships and ensure our work gets in front of the right stakeholders
• Delegate up and down, co-ordinating between groups and disciplines
• Mentor project coordinators with responsibility for their growth and development through regular feedback
• Experience managing multiple projects, preferably in the media or marketing industry but not essential
• Strong client facing skills, with the ability to negotiate and reach good resolutions for all parties involved
• Experience managing various stakeholders
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Keen attention to detail with a questioning mindset
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools such as Wrike

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

#LI-Promoted