Freelance Innovation, Research & Strategy Consultant

Ogilvy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network

AI platform access

Barangaroo campus

Inclusivity programs

Wellness discounts

perkSPACE discounts

Job summary

Ogilvy is seeking a Freelance Innovation, Research & Strategy Consultant in Sydney. You will work closely with the Head of Product to develop, position, sell and deliver innovative agency products, moving work from development through to pilot and delivery across strategy, creative, technology and delivery teams.

You will coordinate product plans, roadmaps and key actions, track milestones and dependencies, and create materials like one-pagers, briefs and demos.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in strategy, project/delivery, account management, innovation, operations or product.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Commercially confident with pitches or client work.
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous work and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product plans, roadmaps, meetings, workshops and key actions.
• Track milestones, owners, deadlines, risks and dependencies.
• Help teams understand products and communicate their value.
• Support pitches, proposals, demos and client opportunities.
• Capture feedback from teams and users for product development.

Skills

Strategy

Coordination

Client management

Communication

AI curiosity

Job description

Freelance Innovation, Research & Strategy Consultant

We are a team of creative and strategic minds, driven by our purpose to create enduring brands and emerging ideas.

We partner with our clients to deliver strategic, creative work we are proud of.

We learn together, create together, win together, and most importantly, have fun together.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're looking for an organised, product-minded agency professional to work closely with the Head of Product to help develop, position, sell and deliver innovative agency products.

You'll help keep product work moving from development through to pitch, pilot and delivery, working across strategy, creative, technology and delivery teams. This is a hands-on coordination and enablement role - bringing structure to the work, supporting commercial opportunities and helping teams understand and use our products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helping to pitch products and innovative solutions, so you'll need to be confident and comfortable in a client-facing role.
• Coordinate product plans, roadmaps, meetings, workshops and key actions.
• Track milestones, owners, deadlines, risks and dependencies.
• Work across teams to keep product development moving.
• Create and maintain product materials including one-pagers, FAQs, pitch decks, briefs, demos and case studies.
• Help teams understand products and communicate their value clearly.
• Support pitches, proposals, demos and client opportunities.
• Track opportunities and help move them from initial interest through to pilot or delivery.
• Support onboarding, implementation and handover.
• Capture feedback from teams and users and feed this back into product development.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 2-4 years' experience in strategy, project/delivery, account management, innovation, operations or product.
• Strong organisation, follow-through and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Commercial confidence and experience supporting pitches or client work.
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous work and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Curiosity about AI, technology and innovative product development.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• You don't need to be a technical expert — you need to be curious, credible and able to quickly understand and communicate the value of a product.

A junior strategist or delivery coordinator with strong writing, commercial confidence and genuine interest in innovative products could be a great fit.

Why Ogilvy?

• Go global with Ogilvy:As part of a leading global network, you'll have access to exciting career pathways and opportunities around the world. Expand your horizons and connect with colleagues across the globe.
• Unlock the power of AI:Get exclusive access to WPP Open, our cutting-edge global AI platform, and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation.
• Work in style at Barangaroo:Sydney-based employees enjoy our brand-new, state-of-the-art WPP campus in the heart of Barangaroo.
• Belong at Ogilvy:We're deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways we're creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Wellness your way:Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers, plus access to yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Unlock exclusive savings:Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform, perkSPACE.

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at **************@ogilvy.com