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Project Manager

New York, United States

About Media Futures Group (MFG)

Media Futures Group (MFG) is a bespoke agency solution for Google. As a global team powered by WPP Media, we deliver strategic, creative and data-driven media to drive brand and business outcomes.

The MFG team is made up of the best-in-class integrated data and media experts from around the world. This convergence of expertise and excellence makes MFG the most progressive and exciting team in advertising and media.

 

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate project management professional to join the Creative Testing (CT) programme within MFG for one of our largest clients. You are proactive and highly organized, and you understand the importance of seeing the larger programme vision while still being able to manage what’s going on in the weeds of assigned projects. You are always looking for new ways to be efficient. As a Project Manager, you'll collaborate with internal disciplines and external vendors to deliver client projects that impact brand performance. This role also supports global programmes, so you'll be driving collaboration and coordinating work and delivery across multiple time zones. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic media agency that is already doing cutting-edge work for exceptional clients.

 

The ideal candidate has experience in operations and project management, preferably with a media and technology focus. You'll have a positive attitude, see solutions and risks clearly, and are not afraid to address them promptly. You'll gain the trust of both the project team and the client, and be proactive and detail-oriented. You'll also be comfortable setting up and running meetings. In addition to managing the project schedule, you must understand how each project impacts other dependencies within the wider client campaigns, and therefore be able to successfully execute delivery across all projects.

 

Some of the things we’d like you to do:

  • Be a passionate champion of project management processes, while also embracing the adoption of AI.
  • Actively anticipate and mitigate risks, and ensure the timely resolution of issues. 
  • Ensure the active maintenance of project documentation, including detailed schedules and communications. 
  • Define and refine processes and ways of working to ensure the team operates as efficiently as possible in a constantly evolving environment.
  • Schedule and facilitate effective project meetings, ensuring each one has a clear purpose and agenda, stays on track, and has timely follow-ups.
  • Positively influence accountability across team members.
  • Facilitate stakeholder conversations to ensure decisions are made and projects progress, while promptly escalating and monitoring risks..
  • Work with the client and other stakeholders to ensure proper resource forecasting and work prioritisation.

 

A bit about yourself:

  • At least 3 years of project management experience in advertising and/or technology, with a track record of applying modern PM methodologies to different types of projects.
  • You have a proven track record of defining and leading multiple projects with fast-moving, multi-agency global teams.
  • You understand the product development process and can collaborate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders. 
  • You can actively manage and empower your team for success, building trust along the way.
  • You can focus on priorities and calmly lead a team under pressure to meet deadlines and deliver results. 
  • You have great interpersonal and organizational skills, and you don’t take yourself too seriously.
  • You believe in being open, candid, and honest at all times without causing offence.
  • PM and Agile certification is a plus, but not mandatory .Familiarity with tools like Jira is also beneficial.

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. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range

$60,000 - $140,000 USD

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