Project Manager
WPP Production · Wuxi, China ·
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
Leads end-to-end delivery of fast-paced content production projects at WPP Production's Wuxi Studio — managing plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and client/agency relationships. Requires agency production experience, MS Office proficiency, and an interest in applying AI tools to content workflows in the Chinese digital market.
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
As the Project Manager within Wuxi Studio, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of fast-paced content experiences for our client portfolio. This critical role involves effectively guiding diverse teams, cultivating strong client and agency relationships, and meticulously managing project execution. You will ensure operational discipline, speed-to-market, and resource optimization to consistently deliver projects on time, on specification, within budget, and to the highest standards of profitability and excellence. Serving as the central point of contact, you will drive clarity, accountability, and foster robust collaboration across all project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage small to medium-sized projects independently, from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives and standards
- Act as the primary day-to-day contact for partner agencies and The key day-to-day project contact with clients and internal creative team, fostering strong relationships and ensuring transparent communication.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, meticulously tracking progress, resources, and profitability.
- Possesses accurate sense of client satisfaction level - facilitates the sharing client feedback with the team and management; sensitive to the client's needs and concerns.
- Ensures team members feel personal accountability for deliverables and projects, engaging in all aspects of team assignments driving towards progress, actions and results.
- Work integrally with all internal team members to facilitate the process of developing effective strategies and briefs that lead to great work.
- Influence the efficiency and quality of work and advocating for the agency/client relationship.
- Focus on delivering great work and proactively identifies barriers to creating great work and works to remove them, when applicable, raises larger issues to senior management.
- Actively drive the integration and effective application of emerging AI tools and technologies to Explore and understand how AI tools might enhance the creative process, optimize workflow and improve content delivery within the Chinese digital context.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of project management or production experience in an interactive or integrated agency or similar environment, coupled with a strong passion for content production.
- Proven understanding of the end-to-end creative development and content production process, including digital, social, e-commerce, and quality assurance testing
- Solid understanding of production and the creative development process, content production, technology, quality assurance testing and marketing methodologies.
- Demonstrates an ability to solve problems with the solution that works for all stakeholders without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project.
- Ability to manage medium to complex projects with varying components, demonstrating ability to deliver on time and on budget.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, online project management/collaboration/ticketing tools.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to our Shanghai office as required for specific project meetings or collaborations.
- A keen interest in emerging technologies and effective applications of AI specifically for the Chinese digital landscape.
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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.
Inclusion and Impact
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.
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