Project Manager

At Grey Group, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations space, Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward.

<div class="content-intro"><p>At <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong>GREY</strong></span></span>, part of WPP, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward – harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.</p>

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<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>

<p>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 <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">POSITION OVERVIEW</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Project Manager has the primary responsibility to coordinate the execution of all projects (TV, Digital, Print, Mobile, etc.) for all assigned brands. This position is the hub of communication for the team regarding all project deliverables. The Project Manager is an enthusiastic problem solver and thrives on being engaged at all levels of the project. As the key point of contact for both the client and the project team, the Project Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of an engagement. You will be responsible for projects each with budgets less than 1mm and ensuring that the team delivering the work has everything they need to make Famously Effective work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">On any given day you can expect to,</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage schedules, budgets, assets, and overall project organization to ensure requirements and project deliverables dates are clearly communicated, understood and executed upon.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Effectively and efficiently plan and prioritize all deliverables and resources working across project(s) based on scope of work and project goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Actively monitor project risks and scope creep to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address them in advance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop timelines with input from relevant departments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Update timelines based on client and/or internal changes, keeping accurate timelines throughout the life of the job.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Consistently identify needs that clients may not recognize and ensure approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Consistently manage client expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, and solicit and act on client feedback.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in the development and tracking of integrated project plans alongside Senior Project Managers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare submissions for projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Remind team members of upcoming due dates and alert the key partners should if dates shift along the life cycle of the task.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Review weekly estimates v. actuals and submit accurate timesheets on a daily basis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and run weekly status meeting and provide day-to-day project status to the team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">WHAT YOU WILL NEED</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven project management, time management, organization, and prioritization skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">High level of language and communication skills as well as an interest in high science</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">3-5 years’ experience within Advertising or related industry</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">WHO YOU ARE</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}">#LI-AF1</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. </em><em>We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">here</a> for more details.</em></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$45,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$100,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</p>

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