Senior IT Project Manager (ServiceNow)
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WPP
Job Description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
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.
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Why we're hiring:
This role is responsible for the end-to-end project management and delivery execution of the ServiceNow transformation programme at WPP.
You will manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale platform reset, ensuring that all workstreams are executed in a controlled, structured, and timely manner.
Working under the direction of the ServiceNow Transformation Lead, you will coordinate across internal teams and strategic partners including ServiceNow and Kyndryl to ensure delivery remains aligned to scope, timelines, and intended outcomes.
This role is focused on execution discipline, delivery governance, and programme coordination, enabling the successful transformation of ServiceNow into a modern, AI-enabled service platform.
What you'll be doing:
Programme & Project Delivery
- Manage the end-to-end delivery plan for the ServiceNow transformation programme
- Define and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical path
- Ensure delivery is aligned to agreed scope, timelines, and priorities set by the Transformation Lead
- Coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams including platform rebuild, migration, and rollout
Execution Management
- Drive day-to-day execution discipline across all delivery teams
- Track progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve delivery issues
- Ensure clear ownership and accountability across all activities
- Maintain tight control of scope, avoiding unmanaged change or deviation
Partner & Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate delivery activities across Kyndryl and ServiceNow
- Ensure alignment between internal teams and external partners
- Track partner deliverables and ensure commitments are met
- Escalate delivery risks or gaps promptly and clearly
Governance & Reporting
- Establish and run programme governance routines (steerco, delivery forums, status reviews)
- Provide clear, concise reporting on progress, risks, issues, and dependencies
- Maintain RAID logs and ensure active management of risks and issues
- Support executive-level updates with structured, data-driven inputs
Planning, Adoption, and Roll Out
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