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About the Role

Operating as the main Project Manager for market coordination between the Global team and key regions and markets, this role will manage all elements of market coordination across brochures, websites, and the digital configurator, with specific responsibility for resolving issues at a regional level. The Project Manager will be capable and confident in resolving issues and able to work autonomously. This role is pivotal to our internal global organization, with the dedicated regional markets serving as the primary client base. This is a truly global position that requires someone who can manage expectations, deliver projects against tight timelines, and communicate effectively across all levels.

Responsibilities

Lead designated market and serve 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 role reports to JLR Global and that the delivery of translated Global assets into local market is the core objective.
Communicate effectively any changes, updates, and incoming work regularly to clients.
Become a 'market specialist' by 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 (WoWs) and processes.
Write clear and concise briefing documents in a timely manner for all stages of project delivery.
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.
Manage the delivery of projects within a specific market remit.

Requirements

Experience in managing marketing projects, such as print collateral (brochures), web platforms, and digital interactive tools.
Previous experience 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.
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
Marketing
Print Collateral Management
Web Platform Management
Digital Interactive Tools Management
Timeline Management
Budget Management
Relationship Building
Client Management
Communication (Written and Verbal)
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Quality Control
Status Reporting
Briefing Document Creation

Location

Kansas City
New York
Detroit
London
São Paulo
Shanghai
Singapore
Sydney

Work Type

Hybrid
Permanent

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

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth.
VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners.
VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies.
VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
WPP unites 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.
Our culture thrives on our core values: Heart, Brains and Courage.
We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
We champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

Equal Opportunity

WPP (VML) 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.