WPP Production | Localization Project Manager, Japan
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The Company:
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.
The Role:
The Project Manager works closely with the client's Program Owner, Producers and external vendors to cross-functional project manage across different stakeholders in Marcom and Segment Marketing, ensuring the readiness of multiple mini projects with respective deliverables and activities leading up to a unified launch. It's important to have steady and reliable project management skill, attention to details and ability to keep high-level view, as well as flexibility and proactive communication with DRIs for each project deliverables, in both JP/EN.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas, timing plans, resource management and contact reports
- Discuss with Client Producers and Program Owner weekly status of projects noting down milestones and flag any potential delays/missing pieces.
- Communicate the briefs to the production teams, and ensure that the correct creative direction is being taken
- Identify deliverable requirements and indicate additional instructions on briefs
- Coordinate with internal teams and third party vendors on brief specifications, project requirements and resource availability, assigning tasks to required based on the timeline and provide clarification if required
- Act as a brand QC/Guardian - always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed
- The ability to write, prepare and present project documentation, presentations and reports
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in project management and/or account manager gained working on global retail and/or shopper accounts, from creative development to final production
- Good knowledge of print, digital artwork and photo/video productions processes and best practices; including web site builds, POS, Motion Graphics and email marketing
- A flexible, creative, solution-oriented self-starter with a hands-on, can-do approach to solving problems
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in both Japanese and English
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essential
- The ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently within tight time frames
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.
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.