Senior Digital Project Manager

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 Senior Digital Project Manager do at WPP Production? Senior Digital Project Manager is a super-organised, adept multi-taskers who is accountable for end-to- end project delivery within marketing production. They oversee delivery of full campaigns from coordinating ingest and master set up, to technical consultation with Tech Leads, and guidance on specific adaptation and localisation projects lead by the rest of the team. Senior Digital Project Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping WPP’s evolution toward AI-enabled production. In addition to managing digital campaign production clients, the role is responsible for coordination and delivery of AI and automation-powered initiatives, including WPP Open Pilots, Production Studio demos, proofs of concept, and innovation workstreams. This requires the ability to translate strategic ambitions into actionable delivery plans, bridging creative, technical, and operational teams to ensure that new technologies are deployed effectively and responsibly. Reporting into one of our Digital Programme Manager, the Senior Digital Project Manager oversees a portfolio of projects and a team of Project Managers, ensuring that all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and clients, facilitating communication related to end-to-end marketing campaign delivery, technical concepts and project status • Lead initiatives to construct briefs, ensuring all requisite information is captured before project initiation. • Lead the end-to-end project management of AI initiatives, from scoping and planning to execution and delivery, specifically leveraging WPP Open to build and deploy AI powered production and agentic workflows solutions • Oversee production pipeline, monitor team availability and utilisation, and ensure that efficiencies are maintained, and risks are mitigated • Line Manage project managers across locations to ensure successful delivery of projects • Manage and optimise internal workflows for technical processes to enhance productivity • Manage a diverse range of technical tasks, prioritising time and resources for optimal project delivery. Requirements - succesful candidate will have: • A minimum of 4+ years of marketing production project management experience, particularly within technical or digital display environments, media experience a plus. • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of digital display ads, enabling effective communication with production teams and clients. • Basic understanding of dynamic (DCO) and templated development methodologies for digital media. Connected TV experience a plus. • Experience in delivering expansive campaigns across multiple markets and languages as well as multistakeholder management experience are desirable. • Experience working within a virtual team environment and managing globally distributed project teams. • Strong leadership skills to manage matrix reporting and drive cross-functional team changes. #LI-RH1 #LI-HYBRID 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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