Digital Project Manager

WPP Production; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking a Digital Project Manager to bridge clients, creative teams and technology, ensuring complex digital work is delivered on time and for multiple markets. You will coordinate decoupled environments, collaborate with third parties, and manage global delivery teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of CMS systems, CRM integrations, and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Office 365. Global projects and localization experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Five years+ project management and client servicing experience delivering web/mobile apps and CMS projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex digital projects from initiation to delivery across markets.

Skills

Project management

Client servicing

CMS knowledge

JIRA

Confluence

Localization projects

SCRUM

QA knowledge

Accessibility

Team leadership

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Office 365

Smartsheets

MS Project

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 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.

What does a Digital Project Manager do at WPP Production?

At WPP Production, a Digital Project Manager sits at the intersection of clients, creative teams, and technology basically the person who makes sure complex digital work actually gets delivered correctly, on time, and tailored for different markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Having over 5 years of project management and client servicing experience in delivering web/mobile application, and CMS-based website projects
• Experience of working in a decoupled environment and collaborating effectively with other third party agencies
• Strong knowledge of Content Management and CRM systems (experience with AEM/Drupal would be ideal)
• Software expertise - JIRA, Confluence, Office 365, Smartsheets, MS Project
• Experience of delivering large master and localization web site projects
• Experience in using a content management system for content management / content loading
• Passion for and understanding of internet technologies is as must
• Management of globally distributed project delivery teams
• Understanding of basic Quality Assurance standards and methodologies
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines and standards

Requirements

• Scope Management: The ability to control the work included in a project, ensuring that all the work that has been scoped and budgeted can be delivered
• Time Management: The ability to ensure timely completion of projects, including activity (task) definition and sequencing processes
• Cost Management: The ability to plan, estimate and control costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. This includes resource planning, cost budgeting and project reconciliation
• Quality Management: The ability to ensure that project delivery meets the quality needs for which the project as defined by both best practice and client expectations
• Resource Management: The ability to task manage globally distributed project teams; this includes aligning on project objectives and goals, defining roles in the project and assigning project team members to those roles
• Communications Management: The ability to link people (including team members and stakeholders), ideas, and information throughout a project’s life cycle
• Risk Management: The ability to identify, analyse, and properly respond to project risks
• SCRUM: The ability to use the methods of Scrum in management of projects
• Client Servicing: The ability to manage client needs through the entire project lifecycle
• Organisation: The ability to juggle a varied workload and to prioritise time effectively

Good to have

• Cross-office and international project management experience
• Copy Writing - Copy Writing/ Editing, particularly of technical documentation
• Test Management & Execution - Understanding of QA practices
• Experience of delivering app builds
• Experience of using Google Analytics dashboards
• Experience of delivering CRM integrations

Preferred

• Experience of working in (preferably large) Digital agencies on large global accounts

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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