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What does a Senior Project Manager do at WPP Production? We are seeking a Freelance Senior Project Manager that can join our New York team onsite (hybrid) immediately and would be open to Temp to Perm. Senior Project Managers own the end-to-end project management of projects.

This role will focus on a major Global CPG client. They are responsible for delivering a completed project on time, on specification, and on budget. Senior Project Managers must demonstrate a good understanding of project management tools and best-practice methodology, and the flexibility to lead a diverse and dynamic team to deliver balanced integrated solutions.

The project manager is everyone's point person for the project. Team members rely on them for everything they need to know about a project: what to expect, what to do next, and to find out where they need to be. Senior Project Managers relay information about timing, scope, budgets, resources, and changes to the project plan.

The successful candidate will use their superior problem-solving skills and have a desire to learn. They will have a passion for production, as well as marketing and advertising. In this role, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for both hands-on project execution and leading high-volume primary production initiatives across various lines of business and stakeholders.

Your primary mission will be to develop strong working relationships with internal teams and agency partners to plan, document, execute, and deliver diverse primary production projects adhering to strict schedules and budgets. This includes managing multiple projects concurrently and effectively guiding all involved teams through the comprehensive content production process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as an internal and external source of expertise in high-volume primary production, responding swiftly and concisely to all inquiries. Manage and optimize internal workflows to ensure and increase productivity across all primary projects. Oversee project execution, including scope management, briefing, and progress tracking for all primary assets from initiation to completion.

Prepare and manage comprehensive project closing documentation. Conduct weekly status meetings with all project stakeholders, both client-side and internal teams, ensuring transparency and alignment. Effectively communicate all project aspects, from daily status updates to potential blockers and resolutions, proactively addressing challenges.

Lead and pioneer the optimization of processes for the efficient and scalable delivery of high-volume digital and print content projects.