Lead Project Manager
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Role summary:
The Lead Project Manager supervises the preparation and output of all content used in Interactive for product launches and updates. The Lead Project Manager has hands on Project Management experience with extensive experience leading a team of project managers. Core responsibilities will include workflow oversight and process development, load balancing of projects across the team and collaboration with our client partner.
Key responsibilities:
- Assign projects to Program Management team
- Input into the client quarterly planning process
- Ensures all work produced is of the highest quality
- Collaborates with internal Hogarth counterparts and Apple partners to understand timelines and ensure resources are always available
- Provides Interactive production strategy and planning for upcoming launches and updates to ensure production capabilities are understood and considered
- Participate in project kick offs, content meetings, reviews and other project-based meetings as needed
- Responsible for the quality of all assets before handing off
- Input into performance management and career development for the Program Management team
- Actively participates in attracting top talent and employee retention
- Continually looks for ways to enhance productivity through process improvements, task automation and new technology
- Leads by example and participates in culture development and management
- Support and motivate the team
Requirements:
- 5+ years Project Management experience and people leadership experience
- Requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in business, project management, design, or a related field.
- Proven success managing a production studio in an agency or marketing communications environment.
- Prior experience growing and leading a team of project managers or producers.
- Solid understanding of file specifications; resolution, color space and other technical requirements of assets needed for print image production.
- Experience using the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience in project management or content management systems such as JIRA, Basecamp, Trello, or similar software.
- Proficiency in both PC and Apple software and operating systems.
- Previous agency experience specifically working on global brands preferred.
- Previous experience in print production preferred 5+ years.
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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.
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