Senior Project Manager / Production Manager

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. We're 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.

Hogarth is looking for a Senior Project Manager

Role

The Senior Production Project Manager is responsible for ensuring a smooth operation across project intake, execution, profitability and overall satisfaction, including quality, on-time delivery, and on budget completion of projects for the dedicated Client(s) in their assigned portfolio. Responsibilities include client relationship management, delivery management, financial management, and supporting the health of the client/brands in their portfolio. The Senior Production Project Manager is required to have a thorough understanding of all areas of the Hogarth/production services business and be able to partner with clients and all discipline leads to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment. They work with and report to the Production Lead. They partner with clients, creative and discipline leads to set up clients, projects and execute on our production strategy.

In addition to the above, the Senior Production Project Manager is accountable for their client’s profitability and resource utilization. They will work across discipline, as well as with our regional and global teams. The successful candidate will use their superior problem-solving skills, judgment, and excellent relationship building skills to be a leader and mentor for the team and the agency overall.

Client Project Management:

• Responsible for managing key client relationships with a focus on intake, delivery and production strategy across business(es).
• Acts as the primary contact on Key Clients defining scope and approach, setting and managing expectations and deliverables, troubleshooting issues as they arise structuring regular status and communications.
• Works with Client (brands) and partners (agencies, vendors, etc.) to ensure a clear understanding of the production brief, deliverables and timeline for each project and relays those details to other members of the team as necessary.
• Accurately identifies types of work and scopes, timing, difficulty of work and defining the processes necessary to get things done, simplifying complex processes.
• Oversees delivery and execution of briefs/projects as lead partner to client.
• Develops and maintains high levels of team effectiveness (trust, communication, collaboration, productivity, diversity, engagement).
• Influences the efficiency and quality of work and advocating for the agency/client relationship.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills with internal agency team and key external partners to ensure quality and adherence to production guidelines for key deliverables.
• Owns integrated delivery roadmaps and timelines on engagements.
• Liaise with offshore hubs to ensure collaboration and clarity of commercial strategy and ways of working.

HWW Responsibilities:

• Drives high quality work by leading initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Responsible for oversight and execution of projects through the project lifecycle.
• Works closely with Production Lead, to identify improvements to existing workflow and processes.
• Works to ensure the right resource allocation and management on any given program/project.
• Responsible for the execution of monthly financial tasks: Revenue Recognition, Job Close, Billing etc.
• Manages development and review of SOWs, staff estimates, profitability analysis, and utilization, working with Finance where appropriate.
• Ensures a thorough understanding of the contractual obligations, commercial arrangements, and SLA’s and ensure specific details are understood by the broader team.
• Work with the Production Lead to drive timesheet compliance and reporting across teams.
• Help identify and mitigate risk and help to develop contingency plans.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Works with Production Lead, and Head of Project Management to lead business driven and operational initiatives (Training, PC Management, New Client Onboarding, Tool rollout/support etc.).
• Support new hires in training and ways of working onboarding.
• Support Production Lead in the review of structure and resource allocation.
• Contributes to Hogarth Worldwide North America agency culture by exhibiting ownership, professionalism, passion and leading by example.
• Identifies opportunities for Hogarth to create award-winning work within their account/projects.
• Leverages Hogarth’s global network to deliver great work.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 9 years of related experience within an international studio production environment, with a strong understanding of marketing and production implementation processes across all key channels, including digital, video, content, etc.
• Min 2 years supervising and managing resources and direct reports.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and relationships cross functionally.
• Strong interpersonal and management skill set to influence the direction and attainment of project objectives without line management of resources.
• An appreciation for how great work gets done and a commitment to ensuring flawless creative execution.
• Proven ability to lead dynamic teams.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems with the solution that works for all stakeholders without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project.
• Must be commercially astute and able to work in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Foundational experience with project management and staffing strategies.
• Foundational experience on global brands.
• Expert client relationship skills including presenting to clients, dealing with multiple stakeholders, and ability to think on your feet.
• Strong written/oral communication skills.
• Experience working with offshore teams a plus.
• Advanced English.

Skills:

• Leadership & Mentorship
• Relationship Management
• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Negotiation & Influence
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Client-Centric Approach
• Attention to Detail
• Proactive & Ownership
• Commercial Acumen
• Empathy & Understanding

We are a 100% open and diverse company, which is why we want our talent to be recognized for their skills and competencies applicable to this open position. We are committed to inclusiveness and celebrating diversity.

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Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

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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