About the role

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Media

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

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 WPP Media Data, Tech and Analytics

The Data, Tech and Analytics team within WPP Media supports the WPP Media agencies with their data and analytics solutions.

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 above within the Analytics Team, the Project Manager is responsible for project managing analytics projects across multiple projects. You are responsible for all things project management related be that on client analytics projects or internal operations projects.

– Your ultimate aim is to do 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.

The successful applicant to this role would have 10+ years experience in project management within the media or analytics industries. You will be confident in a wide variety of project management approaches and softwares, with the ability to drive best practice approaches in this space.

More specifically, you will:

Be responsible for team resource management, alongside Directors and Account Leads to ensure we have the right people across the right work so that projects are delivered efficiently and on time

Independently manage all aspects of projects running across multiple clients

Draw up detailed project plans and keep projects on track accordingly, effectively managing delays through strong communication and understanding resource flexibility/restrictions over time

Ensure the smooth running of multiple projects simultaneously

Ensure no project stages are skipped, and all teams align with the process

Ensure all scopes are recorded, delivered to and no scope creep is happening, unless billed for

Identify pressure points and help the team overcome these

Identify additional areas of process improvement

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, other teams and other agencies

Organise meetings with internal teams and client stakeholders

Delegate up and down, co-ordinating between groups and disciplines

Oversee and ensure ways of working excellence within the analytics team

Skills & Tags
rust ai data analytics marketing

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WPP Media (GroupM) is a powerhouse in advertising, attracting professionals who thrive in dynamic, global marketing environments.
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What's promising

•GroupM offers a diverse range of roles across strategy, data, and creative fields.
•The company is part of WPP, providing access to a vast network of global resources.
•Strong focus on digital and programmatic advertising aligns with market trends.

What to watch

•High-pressure environment may not suit those seeking work-life balance.
•Complex organizational structure can lead to bureaucratic challenges.
•Frequent restructuring may cause job insecurity among employees.

Why WPP Media (GroupM)

•GroupM's scale allows for unparalleled access to global advertising data.
•Specialized roles in programmatic and digital media reflect cutting-edge industry practices.
•As part of WPP, GroupM benefits from a broad spectrum of marketing expertise.

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WPP plc is a British multinational advertising and public relations company, known for providing a wide range of marketing and communications services.