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About the Role

The Project Manager will manage the delivery of projects within a specific market remit, operating as the main point of contact for market coordination between the Global team and key regions and markets. This role is responsible for managing all elements of market coordination across brochures, websites, and the digital configurator, as well as resolving issues at a regional level. The position requires an individual capable and confident in resolving issues and able to work autonomously, managing expectations, delivering projects against tight timelines, and communicating effectively across all levels.

Responsibilities

Lead designated market and act as the main point of contact for issue resolution, escalating when required.
Manage clients to successfully deliver print collateral and launch websites according to agreed timings for designated market(s).
Build strong and robust relationships with JLR Global and local clients.
Understand that the core objective is the delivery of translated Global assets into local markets, not the localization of Global assets.
Communicate effectively any changes, updates, and incoming work regularly to clients.
Become a market specialist, understanding assigned markets in depth and taking ownership for identified projects.
Ensure all timings in the critical path are adhered to without fail.
Collaborate with internal teams and external Agency partners to resolve issues.
Work with Senior Project Manager to establish and manage project plans through to delivery.
Develop manageable contingency plans with the SPM when deadlines cannot be met.
Update status reports daily and complete timesheets.
Understand and adhere to the Ways of Working and processes.
Write clear and concise briefing documents in a timely manner for all project delivery stages.
Understand the overall critical path for market projects and client-agreed SLAs for delivery.
Take responsibility for all QC and ensuring correct internal and external approval signatures have been given.

Requirements

Experience in managing marketing projects, such as print collateral (brochures), web platforms, and digital interactive tools.
Previous experience working as a project manager within large marketing projects.
Proven ability to manage project timelines and budgets.
Track record of deploying centralized global assets into regional/local markets, maintaining brand consistency rather than creating ad-hoc local assets.
Exceptional ability to build and maintain strong relationships with global teams, regional clients, and external agency partners, acting as a trusted main point of contact.
Outstanding time-management skills with a proven history of strictly adhering to critical paths, SLAs, and tight project deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels, with a track record of writing clear, concise briefing documents that drive quick, actionable outcomes.
Attention to detail with strict adherence to approval processes, quality control standards, daily status reporting, and established Ways of Working.
Ability to rapidly gain deep domain knowledge of assigned geographic markets to serve as an authoritative 'market specialist'.

Skills

Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Communication
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Market Specialization

Location

Global

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Project Manager

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme
Training opportunities
Competitive pension
Medical insurance
Life assurance
Social events
Opportunities to buy and sell holidays
Family friendly policies
Discounts with hundreds of retailers

About the Company

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates growth systems for competitive businesses, leading clients in business transformation and marketing modernization.
WPP Enterprise Solutions connects strategy directly to execution with 12,000 experts in engineering, platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX across 40+ markets.
WPP Enterprise Solutions works with partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Shopify, and AI innovators.
VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, using exceptional talent, data, intelligence, and partnerships via WPP Open to help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

Equal Opportunity

WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.