Project Manager- FTC 12 months contract

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 Project Manager do at Hogarth? The focus of this role is production management of the company's integrated annual reports. You will be responsible for the sound planning, organisation and delivery of integrated reports which are distributed to key stakeholders including investors, corporate relations shareholders, government representatives, NGOs, media and employees - across digital and physical channels. You will manage the end-to-end process per report cycle, including setting up the brief, managing budgets and timelines and managing suppliers for design, layout, proof reading, print, distribution and digital activation.You will bring creativity, corporate communications and digital competencies to the design and production process, while always ensuring the design is in line with the company's brand principles. With the digitisation of reports becoming increasingly important - and some reports taking a digital-first approach - you will also advise on digital implementation and social media amplification. Throughout the process you will liaise with multiple internal stakeholders at all levels of the company, meaning strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills are essential.Following delivery of the reports, you will measure the project's effectiveness and identify best practices and improvements for implementation during the next cycle. You will also be expected to support the wider team on other creative projects, such as project managing communications and marketing collateral, effective presentations and brand assets.Your principal responsibilities will be:End to end project management of creating the design (print and digital) for the integrated reports.Co-managing photographic elements of the report.Developing production plans per report, including detailing project budgets, milestones, tasks and task owners.Briefing the production teams and external suppliers, ensuring they are clear on all key elements of the brief.Review and quality control at all stages of the design and production process, ensuring outputs meet the requirements of the brief, comply with brand guidelines and standards, and meet the set budget and timeline.Liaise with internal stakeholders throughout the project life cycle to ensure awareness of progress, seek approvals etc.Manage issues and risks within the projects in a proactive manner, implementing plans of action to keep projects on track.Manage print production and distribution worldwide.Budget management, supplier invoice approvals and recording processes through relevant systems.Measure the project's effectiveness through statistics analysis (e.g., PDF downloads) and make recommendations for future improvements.External benchmarking.What we seek from you :You must have: Minimal 8 years of experience working as a project manager, with significant knowledge and experience on annual reports in a communications, marketing or finance environment within a large organisation or fast-paced agency.Solid experience and knowledge of working with Workiva software.Highly organised with excellent planning skills.Experience managing budgets and suppliers.Proven experience working on the end-to-end production process, from design to print to distribution.Strong PC skills and good working knowledge of all appropriate MSOffice packages including proficiency in Word.Digital competences including in content management systems and online reporting.Fluency in English (written and spoken).Ability to work in virtual and multicultural teams.Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience working with brand and visual identity guidelines.Keen eye for detail.Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage a high workload and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, especially during peak periods of the production cycle.A positive attitude and a willingness to support others in a large and busy team.Knowledge and experience in other creative disciplines is also desirable: art direction, print, effective presentations, film, photography, digital and social content.#LI-FP1#HybridOur 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.HonestyWe 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 & SoulWe 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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