Project Manager, Performance

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 Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media Brand  Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together. Role Summary & Impact Wavemaker is looking for a self-driven person who does not shy away from a challenge, who wants to work on different projects and is interested in working with talented individuals across the organization.  We are looking for someone who is interested in working with internal and external stakeholders in managing projects that positions us for continued growth and success. If you are passionate about performance marketing, not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed but most importantly interested in working with talented individuals across the organization, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities 

• Provide end-to-end project management support; build project plans, timelines, milestones, status report, dependency tracking, risk mitigation, cost/benefit analysis and stakeholder management
• Manage the successful delivery of multiple projects related to performance marketing
• Coordinate with other regional and global teams to ensure project is tracking, removing blockers and allowing the team to complete their work effectively
• Lead status meetings, capture and distribute meeting notes to project stakeholders
• Coordinate efforts across regional teams to ensure streamlined, consistent communication and execution of strategic direction set forth by and in partnership with Performance teams
• Support rollout of holistic performance strategy (Search, Social, Mobile, Programmatic) through regional teams
• Establish and formalize performance Ways of Working and operational best practices, keep share of industry news and help develop and share POVs
• Coordinate broader performance priorities including market expansion, paid + organic integration.

Requirements 

• Self-starter who is comfortable working in a team capacity and coordinating local and global teams
• 3-5 years working in a project management or performance marketing role
• Familiarity with the digital marketing space; tactical experience working in search, social or programmatic buying and campaign management is a plus
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Problem solver and loves to creatively troubleshoot issues when they arise
• Someone who can implement and follow standard operating procedures but also think outside the box when needed

Life at WPP Media & Benefits  Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   WPP Media 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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