Traffic Project Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. A Hybrid working modelWe 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.What does a Traffic Project Manager do at Hogarth?The Traffic Project Manager is responsible for project managing localisation work for the clients Marketing Communications team. They work closely with the clients Project Manager and a network of creative talents from various markets. This person needs to engage with other cross-functional teams of producers and project managers to ensure work is delivered on time. Constant need to communicate and negotiate priorities and deadlines with internal and external teams to ensure expectations are well managed is required. Primary tasks include organising and coordinating schedules, distributing workload, tracking progress of projects.You will be responsible for project managing localization projects (incl. Transcreation of headlines) ensuring good communication with all stakeholders.You will focus on building strong relationship with the Client Talent Network and briefing new projects accurately. Strong organization and time management skills when managing Clients, with focus on quality.Responsibilities:Validator Network ManagementManage a network of creative people and ensure they are motivated to performCoordinate weekly status meetings/monthly review sessionsOrganize teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure work is of high standards and delivered on timeFlag any potential team issues to the line manager and be actively involved in finding a solutionReview talent performance and drive constant performance improvement by working closely with talent manager and providing regular feedback on all talentHighlight and resolve quality control issues with the networkProject & Account ManagementCoordinate and ensure all parties follow the agreed workflows and manage them through the processWork alongside and support client's Traffic Manager when briefing and tracking projects through to completionEnsure that there is clear division and allocation of workload among team membersEnsure that trackers are updated at all timesMonitor timelines and manage client expectationsMonitor internal workflows and identify areas for improvementAdvise line manager on resource gaps and flag potential issuesWork closely with talent manager in delivering recruitment briefs on timeEnsure account delivers consistently against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIsIdentify bottle necks/pain points for the validation network, suggest resolution and adviseIdentify training requirements for team members to ensure their adherence to processes and workflowPlan, prepare and implement the induction of new startersLead overseas projects for up to 3 weeks (2 – 3 times per year)Client ManagementCo-ordinate between all relevant parties: Hogarth team, Client traffic and cross-functional teams and Validation networkSet and manage client expectations for deliverables and timeframesUnderstand and work under the confidentiality policyBuild strong, trusting relationships with all key client stakeholdersRequirementsA minimum of 4 years Project Management/Traffic background in an ad agency or in-house creative departmentExperience managing multi-market projectsExperience working on global brands, ideally across all media, including print, interactive and filmDemonstrable experience managing total creative workflow, i.e, internal briefing, briefing to vendors/studios, managing key milestones/deadlines, presentations/internal approvals, executions, deliveryProven project management skillsSelf-driven, organized and have an eye for detailProficient with technology and toolsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively in high-pressure situations and tight time framesA hands-on, can do approach to solving problemsFluent written and spoken English and Spanish preferred.Must be able to travel as required, sometimes several weeks at a time#LI-DO1 #Hybrid Our Hogarth Values:Hands onNo egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.Honesty We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It's not always easy but it's always worth it.Heart & Soul We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond "good enough" ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we're always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.Happy FamilyCreating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.HungryCuriosity keeps us hungry. 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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000