Junior Project Manager

About WPP Media

WPP Media operates as the AI-driven media division within WPP, uniting media, data, and partnerships to deliver scalable creative personalization. Empowered by the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, it enables clients to track and optimize media investments with clarity and precision.

Role Overview

As a Junior Project Manager within WPP Media's Strategy team, particularly focused on the Goat influencer solution, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating projects and managing resources efficiently. Goat is a globally recognized influencer platform that designs impactful campaigns across over 70 countries, driving brand awareness and engagement through social and creator-led content.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the allocation of strategy team members ensuring optimal resource utilization for various projects.
• Manage the flow of new business briefs and assign personnel accordingly to meet timelines and objectives.
• Maintain and update project management tools, including Monday.com boards, keeping task statuses and schedules accurate.
• Organize meetings around proposals and ongoing projects to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Support Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) processes through administrative assistance and follow-ups.
• Regularly update leadership on resource capacity and project progress.
• Develop and maintain resource mapping while suggesting improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Strategy, Business Development, Account Management, Campaign, and Paid Media teams to facilitate smooth new business pipelines.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in roles related to project or resource management, operational coordination, or similar functions.
• Exceptional organizational abilities paired with strong time management to handle multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and confidence in utilizing project tracking software such as Monday.com.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take clear notes and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple teams to maintain schedule adherence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or Google Workspace; familiarity with HubSpot is an added advantage.
• Driven by a proactive, solution-oriented approach and keen interest in process optimization.
• An understanding of agency workflows and new business procedures is beneficial.

Benefits and Culture

WPP Media fosters an inclusive, trust-based workplace built to inspire creativity and personal growth. Employees enjoy exposure to global networks, participation in employee resource groups, and regular in-office events celebrating team achievements. The benefits package includes competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, group retirement plans, generous paid time off, partner discounts, and dedicated mental health awareness days.

WPP Media embraces an equal opportunity employment philosophy without discrimination. The working model is hybrid with approximately four office days weekly, but flexibility and accommodations are available upon request.

Additional Information

This position is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must have the legal right to work in this location. Applications are considered confidential, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.