Senior Project Manager

WPP Production; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Global career opportunities

AI and next-generation tools

Job summary

WPP Production in New York is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of high-volume production campaigns for a luxury heritage brand. This client-facing role serves as the trusted partner for client stakeholders and bridges to internal teams, owning regional execution, on-time, on-brand, and on-budget delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and scope, and align global initiatives with local standards, reporting to the Production Engagement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management or production experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in budgeting, scoping, and drafting Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Proven leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the Project Lifecycle: manage status, resources, budgets and scope across campaigns.
• Navigate workflows to guide cross-functional teams through production pipelines.
• Build strong client and partner relationships and align internal teams.
• Execute with excellence across Video, Print, Digital, Web assets and multi-workstreams.
• Champion global alignment while ensuring local execution meets premium standards.
• Lead weekly status meetings and communicate project health, timing, and budgets.

Skills

7+ years project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

SOWs

Workflow management

MS Office

JIRA

Smartsheet

Visio

SharePoint

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Workfront

JIRA

Smartsheet

SharePoint

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.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Senior Project Manager do at WPP Production?

About the Role: We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to drive the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-volume production campaigns for one of the world’s most iconic luxury heritage brands. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role where you will act as the trusted partner for client stakeholders and the bridge to our internal production teams. You will own the regional execution of global and local campaigns, ensuring every deliverable is on time, on brand, and on budget and report to the Production Engagement lead.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Own the Project Lifecycle: Act as the ultimate authority on project status, resource allocation, budget tracking, and scope management.
• Navigate the Ecosystem: Master workflows and platforms to seamlessly guide cross-functional teams through the content production pipeline.
• Build Trusted Partnerships: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients, agency partners, and internal production specialists.
• Execute with Excellence: Balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on execution across lines of business, a broad mix of production deliverables (Video, Print, Digital, Web) and concurrent workstreams.
• Champion Global Alignment: Serve as the regional point person for global initiatives, ensuring local execution matches the brand's premium worldwide standards.

Who You Are: You are a proactive communicator and a natural problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You bring a deep passion for marketing, advertising, and production, along with the flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs without losing sight of the details.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Process Optimization

• Production Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the definitive internal and external authority on high-volume primary production, delivering swift, strategic, and actionable guidance on all inquiries.
• Workflow Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine internal workflows to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality across all primary projects.
• Implement & Optimize Scalable Solutions: Ensure implementation and optimization of engagement processes to ensure the highly efficient, scalable delivery of video, digital and print content.

End-to-End Project Execution

• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete project lifecycle—from initiation to final delivery—actively managing scope, creative briefing, and milestone tracking for all primary assets.
• Global Collaboration: Author clear, precise, and comprehensive production briefs for onshore and offshore teams, ensuring flawless alignment, accurate execution, and seamless cross-border delivery.Project Closure: Establish and manage robust project-closing documentation to ensure key learnings and financial reconciliations are captured.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead weekly status meetings with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to maintain absolute transparency, momentum, and alignment.
• Proactive Communication: Act as the central communication hub, delivering clear updates on project health, timing, and budgets, while proactively identifying potential blockers and executing swift resolutions.
• Accountability & Ownership: Demonstrate a highly proactive, entrepreneurial approach, taking complete personal ownership of project outcomes, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience & Industry Expertise: 7+ years of progressive project management or production experience within an integrated creative agency, production house, or similar fast-paced environment. Automotive experience a plus.
• Production & Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of the creative development process, primary production pipelines (video, digital and print), creative technology, QA testing, and modern marketing methodologies.
• Financial & Scope Management: Proven experience in bottom-up scoping, building and managing project budgets, tracking actuals, and authoring detailed Statements of Work (SOWs).
• End-to-End Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-volume projects (or major components of multi-million dollarmillion-dollar initiatives), consistently delivering on time, on scope, and on budget.
• Problem‑Solving & Stakeholder Management: A natural problem-solver capable of designing win‑win solutions for clients, creative teams, and production partners without compromising creative quality or project integrity.
• Leadership & Presence: A calm, confident, and highly accountable leader who thrives under pressure and navigates complex, matrixed agency environments with professionalism and grace.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a natural ability to foster collaboration across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Tools & Platforms: High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), workflow mapping tools (such as Visio), and modern project management/ticketing platforms (e.g., Workfront, JIRA, Smartsheet, SharePoint).

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range as listed below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.

US Pay Range

$60,000—$140,000 USD

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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