Traffic Project Manager job at WPP plc in Miami, FL

Title: Traffic Project Manager

Location: United States

Job Description

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

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 Traffic Project Manager do at Hogarth?

The Traffic Project Manager is responsible for project managing localisation work for the clients Marketing Communications team. They work closely with the clients Project Manager and a network of creative talents from various markets. This person needs to engage with other cross-functional teams of producers and project managers to ensure work is delivered on time. Constant need to communicate and negotiate priorities and deadlines with internal and external teams to ensure expectations are well managed is required. Primary tasks include organising and coordinating schedules, distributing workload, tracking progress of projects.

You will be responsible for project managing localization projects (incl. Transcreation of headlines) ensuring good communication with all stakeholders.

You will focus on building strong relationship with the Client Talent Network and briefing new projects accurately. Strong organization and time management skills when managing Clients, with focus on quality.

Responsibilities

Validator Network Management

Manage a network of creative people and ensure they are motivated to perform

Coordinate weekly status meetings/monthly review sessions

Organize teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure work is of high standards and delivered on time

Flag any potential team issues to the line manager and be actively involved in finding a solution

Review talent performance and drive constant performance improvement by working closely with talent manager and providing regular feedback on all talent

Highlight and resolve quality control issues with the network

Project & Account Management

Coordinate and ensure all parties follow the agreed workflows and manage them through the process

Work alongside and support client's Traffic Manager when briefing and tracking projects through to completion

Ensure that there is clear division and allocation of workload among team members

Ensure that trackers are updated at all times

Monitor timelines and manage client expectations

Monitor internal workflows and identify areas for improvement

Advise line manager on resource gaps and flag potential issues

Work closely with talent manager in delivering recruitment briefs on time

Ensure account delivers consistently against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs

Identify bottle necks/pain points for the validation network, suggest resolution and advise

Identify training requirements for team members to ensure their adherence to processes and workflow

Plan, prepare and implement the induction of new starters

Lead overseas projects for up to 3 weeks (2 - 3 times per year)

Client Management

Co-ordinate between all relevant parties: Hogarth team, Client traffic and cross-functional teams and Validation network

Set and manage client expectations for deliverables and timeframes

Understand and work under the confidentiality policy

Build strong, trusting relationships with all key client stakeholders

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years Project Management/Traffic background in an ad agency or in-house creative department

Experience managing multi-market projects

Experience working on global brands, ideally across all media, including print, interactive and film

Demonstrable experience managing total creative workflow, i.e, internal briefing, briefing to vendors/studios, managing key milestones/deadlines, presentations/internal approvals, executions, delivery

Proven project management skills

Self-driven, organized and have an eye for detail

Proficient with technology and tools

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in high-pressure situations and tight time frames

A hands-on, can do approach to solving problems

Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish preferred.

Must be able to travel as required, sometimes several weeks at a time

#LI-DO1 #Hybrid

Our Hogarth Values

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic - with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It's not always easy but it's always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond "good enough" --because we care deeply about our craft, and we're always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

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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