Project Manager

A Hybrid working model

The Opportunity

In what has been called the “the biggest advertising pitch in history,” WPP was chosen to redefine the marketing and advertising model as we’ve known it. In partnership with TCCC, we are building a new open approach that will connect our talent, skills and client partners in a truly borderless way aimed at multiplying the power of creativity for one of the world’s largest and most beloved brands.

We call our partnership approach “Open X” – it is the transformation-based marriage of WPP, the #1 global network and largest communications holding company in the world, with the iconic Fortune 100 company, Coca Cola, valued at 71 billion dollars, operating in more countries than the UN and comprised of a diverse portfolio of iconic brands such as Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Smartwater, Minute Maid and Powerade among others.

Within Open X sits “Studio X.” Studio X unites a suite of marketing capabilities into one fully integrated team of experts.​ Studio X uses data and technology to make our work more insightful, effective and efficient. Creativity is a proven engine of business growth, but creativity must keep pace with the new marketing landscape – which demands it is more intelligent, agile and adaptable.​ Studio X is our answer to this marketing challenge.​ Studio X is fueled by intelligent, actionable data-signals and real-time insights.​

Our teams are populated by a blend of brand, content and social experts: strategists & analysts, creatives & designers, producers & distributors, all committed to making the most of every media moment.​ We specialize in matching the right content to the right audience at the right moment; supported by ​best-in-class automation tools to deploy tailored assets at scale.​ Everything we do is purpose-built for the new marketing landscape: it’s addressable and flexible, designed to reach data-informed target audiences and to evolve based on their response.

What does a Project Manager do at Hogarth?

Project Managers own the end-to-end project management of projects. They are responsible for delivering a completed project on time, on specification, and on budget. Project Managers must demonstrate a good understanding of project management tools and best-practice methodology, and the flexibility to lead a diverse and dynamic team to deliver balanced integrated solutions. The project manager is everyone's point person for the project. Team members rely on them for everything they need to know about a project: what to expect, what to do next, and to find out where they need to be. Project Managers relay information about timing, scope, budgets, resources, and changes to the project plan. The successful candidate will use their superior problem-solving skills and have a desire to learn. They will have a passion for production, as well as marketing and advertising.

In this role, the Project Manager is responsible for both hands-on project execution and leading high-volume primary production initiatives across various lines of business and stakeholders. Your primary mission will be to develop strong working relationships with internal teams and agency partners to plan, document, execute, and deliver diverse primary production projects adhering to strict schedules and budgets. This includes managing multiple projects concurrently and effectively guiding all involved teams through the comprehensive content production process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an internal and external source of expertise in high-volume primary production, responding swiftly and concisely to all inquiries.
• Manage and optimize internal workflows to ensure and increase productivity across all primary projects.
• Oversee project execution, including scope management, briefing, and progress tracking for all primary assets from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and manage comprehensive project closing documentation.
• Conduct weekly status meetings with all project stakeholders, both client-side and internal teams, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Effectively communicate all project aspects, from daily status updates to potential blockers and resolutions, proactively addressing challenges.
• Lead and pioneer the optimization of processes for the efficient and scalable delivery of high-volume digital and print content projects.
• Demonstrate considerable experience delivering high-volume content projects from start to finish.
• Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit and proactiveness in taking full ownership of projects and responsibilities.
• Create clear, concise, and comprehensive production briefs for offshore teams to ensure accurate direction and communication for project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of project management or production experience in an interactive or integrated agency or similar environment.
• An understanding of the creative development process, primary production, technology, quality assurance testing, and marketing methodologies.
• A professional and approachable demeanor, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, highly matrixed agency environment.
• Ability to manage small projects or components of complex projects, demonstrating ability to deliver on time and on budget.
• Can show experience in bottom-up scoping of projects, creating project budgets, tracking actuals, and creating statements of work.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems with solutions that work for all stakeholders without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project.
• Accountability and calm, confident presence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Natural and effective collaborator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, wireframing/workflow tools, and online project management/collaboration/ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA, Service Anywhere, SharePoint, Smartsheet).

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from CA$45,000 to CA$95,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

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