Project / Transition Manager
WPP
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
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.
Why we're hiring:
Manging end to end Project Management space. Successfully managed multiple projects involving Development and Implementation. Expertise in Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Methods, Processes & Developing Cost Effective Solutions to meet customer / business requirements.
What you'll be doing:
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?
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.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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.
Why we're hiring:
Manging end to end Project Management space. Successfully managed multiple projects involving Development and Implementation. Expertise in Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Methods, Processes & Developing Cost Effective Solutions to meet customer / business requirements.
What you'll be doing:
- Working closely with business stakeholders to develop a strategy in terms of focus accounts & service propositions.
- Defining service standards and governance structure that work as a benchmark for exceptional service delivery.
- Facilitating end-to-end delivery of the programs/ projects, meeting internal and external objectives
- Cost estimation, risk, scope, schedule, resource, quality, and change management
- Value-adds, continuous process, and productivity improvement
- Assisting in defining the project management strategy and leading the design & implementation of a common project management methodology, standards, and tools to ensure the successful delivery of projects
- Pioneering the implementation of application at an internal testing environment /client’s location and extending post-go-live and application maintenance & support to the client
- Determining that the program delivery team structure is adequate and applying compliance, best practices, approach & direction for the technical aspects of the organization's practice
- Managing weekly/ monthly/ quarterly project reviews with client & leadership, integration with project counterparts including proactive problem management, daily change calls, and incident management.
- Reviewing the project charter; kicking-off the project to understand requirements and client’s expectations.
- Developing project plan and project documents and collecting requirements, defining scope, estimating the cost and time, and also engaging the architect and other required resources
- Distributing & receiving sign-off on the project documents with scope, high-level solution design, project cost planning assumptions, risks, terms, and conditions.
- Deliver the Infra project E2E based on the PMI methodology. o Project Delivery – Service / Project lead for 3ROI account
- MBA with Minimum 16+ years of experience in Project Management
- Strong knowledge of Stakeholder Management
- Strong knowledge of accounting & Finance processes.
- Strong communication skills for negotiation & reconciliation
- Self-motivated
- Commercially focused with a strong Client service approach
- Calm under pressure
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?
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.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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