Web Project Manager (Fixed-Term Employment)

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.

What does a Project Manager do at Hogarth?

The Project Manager is responsible for both planning, managing and delivering projects; and providing strategic expertise across digital initiatives – ensuring all meet objectives, budgets, deadlines, quality standards and are ultimately optimised for success. The role is both internal and client-facing, and implementing projects will involve collaborating with teams across various disciplines (creative, technology, moving image) located both in-house and offshore.

Responsibilities:

• Be an internal source of expertise in the Digital project management field and respond swiftly and concisely to any questions or queries.
• Experience running projects in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Emphasis on best practice project management techniques.
• Manage a team of developers and QA executives locally to deliver against a project plan and budget.
• Report project progress and anticipate risks.
• Establish project governance contact points with the client service offices, such as those in London or New York.
• Regularly update Project Managers in client-service offices on project progress.
• Manage and optimise internal workflow to ensure/increase productivity.
• Project execution, including scope change, briefing, burn rate, and progress tracking.
• Project kick-off and closure documentation.
• Experience in reading and understanding technical and functional specifications.
• Support and mentor team members, where needed.
• Attend internal meetings as a representative of the Digital production team as and when required.
• Represent Hogarth to the client and other third-party partners.

Requirements:

• Having over 5 years of project management experience in delivering web/mobile application, and CMS-based website projects.
• Experience working in a decoupled environment and collaborating effectively with other third-party agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Content Management and CRM systems (experience with Drupal would be ideal).
• Software expertise - JIRA, Confluence, Office 365, Smartsheets, MS Project.
• Experience in delivering large master and localization website projects.
• Experience in using a content management system for content management/content loading.
• Passion for and understanding of internet technologies is a must.
• Management of globally distributed project delivery teams.
• Understanding of basic Quality Assurance standards and methodologies.
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines and standards.

This is a fixed-term employment of 3-4 months.

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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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