Senior Project Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including CocaCola Ford Rolex Nestl 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 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and everchanging world of todays 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 100000 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 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.The RoleThe Senior Project Manager is the primary daytoday contact with the Client Marcom team and works closely with their Producers Project Managers Image Producers Print Production Manager and Channel Sales Program (CSP) Managers to implement channel campaigns for CEMEA.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end to end localization of all Channel marketing materials (from briefing to delivery) on the agency sideBuild strong client relationships which enable a clear understanding of the clients Channel partner structure and print vendors. Be the goto person for Channel Marketing asset localization and productionBuild strong internal relationships across the agency (Traffic Content Interactive Studio Print Production Finance and Operations)Lead planning for new projects: liaising with the client and line managerUpdate daily tracker during live project shared with Producers and DeploymentHighlight opportunities for improving processes and align internally and with Clients Producers prior to implementationOwn the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas timing plans contact reports and cost estimatesCommunicate the briefs to the studio and print production teams and ensure that the correct creative direction is being taken Immerse yourself in the clients brand and offeringSet and manage client expectations ensuring they follow the agreed workflows and collaborate to find swift resolution on any issuesManage the approval of quarterly budgets flagging important budget fluctuations to the client and line managerThe ability to write prepare and present project documentation presentations and reports with a strategic mindset and point of viewEnsure that the line manager is aware of all client issues and proposed solutions (including potential delays) to ensure swift resolution and avoid further escalationAct as a brand QC/Guardian always ensure brand guidelines QC checklists and procedures are followedKeep GAD/CSD and FD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecastsDemonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model services and technologyOrganize teamwork create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver resultsRequirementsOrganize teamwork create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver resultsDegree or diploma and a minimum of 8 years solid agency/localization experience gained working on global retail and/or shopper accounts from creative development to final productionGood knowledge of print color retouching and digital artwork productions processes and best practicesExperience in financial management and understanding the importance of accurate financial managementExcellent spreadsheet skills in both Excel Keynote and Numbers. Demonstration of experience in managing complex spreadsheetsExcellent English skillswritten and verbal is a prerequisite. Arabic is preferred not a must.Attention to detail analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essentialA handson cando approach to solving problemsThe ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently within very tight time framesMust be able to travel as required sometimes several weeks at a timeImpact and InclusionWPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to part