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. com . 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage high-profile new business pitches and growth projects from kickoff to final delivery, ensuring all workstreams move forward with clarity and accountability. Own project operations – including timelines, workback schedules, task lists, trackers, and internal check-ins across multidisciplinary teams. Facilitate key milestone meetings, coordinating complex schedules with executive stakeholders and ensuring timely coordination across strategy, media, creative, finance, and operations teams.

Track and manage inputs, deadlines, and team deliverables, holding contributors accountable while maintaining positive momentum and collaboration. Identify bottlenecks and risks early, problem-solve in real time, and escalate with context and solutions – not just problems. Manage comprehensive pitch logistics and documentation, including RFP response structuring, asset management, presentation production, and overseeing all "pitch theatre” elements - from physical setup and ordering necessary props/items, to coordinating catering for key presentations and working sessions.

Champion strong internal communication, ensuring everyone is aligned on objectives, roles, and timelines, especially in high-pressure moments. Uphold high standards for craft, quality, and integrity across all work delivered by the Growth team.

Who You Are

A natural project owner. Someone who thrives on structure but isn’t paralyzed without it. Calm under pressure, with the ability to stay organized, responsive, and clear in the face of shifting priorities and high expectations.

An excellent communicator who knows how to get people aligned and keep things moving with clarity and efficiency. Flexible and fast-moving, able to work through ambiguity and chart a path forward, even when not all the pieces are in place. A team-first contributor who genuinely enjoys collaborating, supporting others, and building a culture of trust and accountability.

Detail-oriented, but never loses sight of the big picture. Self-aware, self-starting, and open to feedback, with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in project management, event management, or operations , ideally within an agency, media, marketing, or fast-paced creative environment. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping stakeholders and tight deadlines. Experience working with or alongside executive stakeholders.

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Project Manager