Senior Digital Project Manager

WPP Production; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 468,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking a Senior Interactive Project Manager to drive digital campaigns in Australia and New Zealand, coordinating internal and external teams to deliver on brief, timelines and budgets.

You will collaborate with Front-End Developers, Designers and QA, engaging with cross-functional project managers to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery while managing quarterly planning, resource allocation and client reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and minimum 8 years PM experience.
• Excellent communication skills across client, management and team.
• Strong understanding of SLAs, contracts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital projects with cross-functional teams and external resources.
• Create structure, plans, budgets and resource allocations.
• Draft timelines, reports and presentations for clients and team.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Maintain brand guidelines and QC checks across work streams.
• Plan resources for overseas projects and manage recruitment needs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget planning

Communication

MS Project

Omniplan

Contractual knowledge

Scheduling

Team leadership

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Omniplan

Excel

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

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. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Senior Digital Project Manager

The Senior Interactive Project Manager (SPM) works closely with the Clients Interactive Producers to implement campaigns in Australia and New Zealand. The SPM is expected to lead and manage digital projects while bringing together a multi-disciplinary team comprising of internal and external resources as required. He/she needs to provide an optimum interactive solution for the client that answers the brief within all the necessary specified style and technical guidelines.

He/she will work closely with Front-End Developers, Production Designers and QA Engineers on a day-to-day basis and will also need to engage with other cross-functional teams of project managers to ensure work is delivered on time, on quality and within budget.

The Senior Interactive PM’s primary task is to lead his/her team and that includes creating structure and processes that support the development of excellent work. He/She will manage quarterly planning efforts to align resources and funding, to prioritize, manage budgets, distribute workload, and personnel management.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and manage client expectations while coordinating and ensuring all parties follow the agreed workflows
• Build strong, trusting relationships with all key stakeholders, function leads, cross-functional project managers, senior managers, and third-party vendors that are directly involved with the work
• Manage the approval of quarterly budgets, flagging important budget fluctuations to the client and line manager
• Draft, prepare and present timelines, documents, and presentations and reports both to the client and to the team
• Ensure that the line manager is always aware of all client issues and proposed solutions (including potential delays) to ensure swift resolution and avoid further escalation
• Ensure your account consistently delivers against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs
• Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed
• Keep GAD and FD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecasts
• Organise teamwork, create balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver results
• Identify training requirements for team members to ensure their adherence to processes and workflow
• Plan resources for overseas projects and inform talent manager and line manager of new recruitment needs
• Plan, prepare and implement the induction of new starters

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 years solid Project Management experience in a similar capacity
• Very high competence in project management software such as Microsoft Project and Omniplan
• Extensive experience in costing, quotations and project scope definition
• Excellent communication skills to different target groups within the project team, management and clients
• Ensure understanding of the contractual obligations, commercial arrangements and SLAs of the accounts and ensure specific details are understood by the wider team where relevant
• Analytical and detailed in project documentation, accountability and tracking
• Pragmatic, team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of brands and brand challenges
• The ability to function productively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• High level of IT literacy, including use of spreadsheets
• Strong numeracy skills
• Support GAD/CSD and FD in revenue forecasting on an ongoing basis
• Keep GAD/CSD and FD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecasts
• Ensure full compliance with all financial procedure and policies
• Prioritization, time management, and attention to detail
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, detail oriented, customer focused, and proactive
• Possess technical understanding of mobile and web technologies necessary to run projects and convey details. Examples would be:
• iOS and Android development
• Cloud computing
• HTML5/CSS/Javascript
• eCommerce/Shopping Carts
• Social Media Strategies/Platforms
• Familiarity with creative production and development tools is always an advantage. Such software includes Adobe Creative Suite, BBEdit, SVN, Github, Esclipse, DreamWeaver, Final Cut Pro and others. In addition, familiarity with mobile and web platforms and ecosystems would also be advantageous
• Must be able to work on-site full-time as required, sometimes for several weeks at a time

Why work here

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

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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