About the Role
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, focused on delivering creative personalization at scale through media, data, and partnerships. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clear insights into their media investment performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage high-profile new business pitches and growth projects from kickoff to final delivery.
- Own project operations, including timelines, workback schedules, task lists, trackers, and internal check-ins.
- Facilitate key milestone meetings, coordinating complex schedules with executive stakeholders.
- Track and manage inputs, deadlines, and team deliverables, holding contributors accountable.
- Identify bottlenecks and risks early, problem-solve in real time, and escalate with context and solutions.
- Manage comprehensive pitch logistics and documentation, including RFP response structuring and presentation production.
- Champion strong internal communication to ensure alignment on objectives, roles, and timelines.
- Uphold high standards for craft, quality, and integrity across all work delivered by the Growth team.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in project management, event management, or operations, ideally within an agency, media, marketing, or fast-paced creative environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Experience working with or alongside executive stakeholders.
- Fluent in digital communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.).
- Familiarity with the marketing or advertising landscape is an asset, but not required.
Skills
- Project management
- Event management
- Operations
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Digital communication platforms
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance
- Group retirement plans
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
About the Company
- WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, helping clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
- WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale.
- WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
- We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
Equal Opportunity
- WPP Media 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.
