Project Manager
WPP · India ·
- Category
- Project management
Project Manager in WPP's regional Technology Operations PMO, delivering transformation and run projects across APAC. Day to day: project planning, demand forecasting, portfolio governance, stakeholder engagement with TechOps and agency leaders, and M&A project support, using agile delivery methods and Wrike for reporting.
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Why we're hiring:
Responsible for supporting and delivering transformation projects and initiatives for Technology Operations across the APAC region, with a strong emphasis on applying standardized project management methodologies, robust stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to portfolio governance. Reporting into the regional Portfolio Management Office (PMO), the position ensures all initiatives are aligned with WPP’s global, regional, and agency-specific priorities, consistently delivering measurable value through effective execution and governance
What you'll be doing:
Project Management
- Ensure the effective management and successful delivery of transformation and run projects by adhering to best practices outlined by the Global TechOps Portfolio Office, guaranteeing that all project objectives and milestones are achieved efficiently.
- Lead comprehensive project planning and demand forecasting activities, ensuring these processes are fully integrated with established portfolio governance frameworks.
- Proactively address and resolve project prioritisation challenges and conflicting demands within the PMO portfolio to maintain project momentum and delivery timelines.
Project Methodology, Governance & Tooling
- Maintain a capability alignment with the PMO Lead to ensure consistency in project delivery, transformation methodologies, and reporting standards across regions.
- Embed best practices and tools provided by the global Strategy & Transformation function into project execution.
- Ensure seamless execution of transformation programmes using the Transformation Delivery Lifecycle, balancing global and local priorities.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Strengthen cross functional collaboration, working closely with the Heads of Infrastructure & Operations, End User Services, and Modern Workplace, to ensure alignment and integration of transformation projects across all TechOps domains.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across WPP agencies and central functions.
Team
- Actively contribute to fostering a safe, collaborative and high-performing team culture within the PMO and wider Strategy & Transformation team.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestments
- Provide Project Management support to mergers, acquisitions, and divestments requirements in the region.
- Ensure delivery is aligned to the Globally defined MA&D processes and standards
What you'll need:
- Strong project and program delivery experience, utilizing multiple delivery methods including agile delivery
- Strong understanding of technology operations, digital innovation, and enterprise IT governance.
- Demonstrated success in leading change and adoption at scale.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at C-suite level.
- Experience working across diverse markets in APAC, with cultural sensitivity and regional insight.
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive clarity in fast-paced environments.
Success Measures
- Delivery of strategic initiatives and projects aligned to WPP’s business goals using the Transformation Delivery Lifecycle.
- Strong engagement and alignment with regional and global leadership.
- Effective collaboration with peer leaders to deliver integrated outcomes across TechOps.
- Consistent reporting of progress using Wrike.
Who you are:
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
#LI-Hybrid
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.