Localization Project / Account Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience 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.

The Role:

We are looking for a Project Manager to build a strong strategic partnership with a long-term tech client. You will develop strong partnership with Client Producers to own & drive localization campaigns for product launches & creative originations. You will be responsible for the entire project workflow. From scoping, planning, execution and monitoring progress to meet a final delivery date while working with multiple teams and stakeholders.You will orchestrate projects, delegate tasks, manage your team’s productivity and be responsible for delivery of project in the highest standard and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing localization of all Channel marketing materials on the agency side
• Orchestrating and centralizing all aspects & steps of a project in project management tools to ensure campaign assets accuracy for multiple countries
• Building strong client relationships which enable a clear understanding of the client’s Channel partner structure and print vendors.
• Build strong internal relationships across the agency (Traffic, Content, Interactive, Studio, Print Production, Finance and Operations)
• Creating presentations and reports to summarize campaign efficiency
• Demonstrating problem-solving project management experience and skills
• Set and manage client expectations ensuring agreed workflowsare followed and collaborate to find swift resolution on any issues
• Updating daily tracker during live project – shared with Producers
• Flag important scope of work fluctuations to line manager
• Highlight opportunities for improving processes and align internally and with Client’s Producers prior to implementation
• Own the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas, timing plans, contact reports
• Communicate the briefs to the studio and localization teams, and ensure that the correct creative direction is being taken
• Writing, preparing and presenting project documentation, presentations and reports with a strategic mindset and point of view
• Ensure that the line manager is aware of all client issues and proposed solutions (including potential delays) to ensure swift resolution and avoid further escalation
• Keep Project Lead and GAD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecasts
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services and technology
• Organize teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver results

Requirements

• 2-3 years of solid agency experience preferred, gained working on global retail and/or shopper accounts, from creative development to final production
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in English
• Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of projects through management of client expectations, internal processes and department involvement
• Familiarity with advertising body work and customer journey in-store and in digital environments
• Good knowledge of print, color retouching and digital artwork productions processes and best practices
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced and high-volume projects, and prioritize tasks across a team of print production artists
• Strong communication skills and consistency in reflecting project status to all stakeholders
• Excellent spreadsheet skills in both Excel and Numbers. Demonstration of past experience in managing complex projects using Project Management tools
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essential
• The ability to prioritise and work quickly and efficiently within very tight timeframes
• Demonstrate clear thinking under pressure
• Disciplined and timely working approach
• A hands-on, can-do approach to solving problems
• Communication skills across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work with tight deadlinesand with high volume workload

Impact and Inclusion

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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