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What does COL Team Lead - Project Manager do at WPP Production
The CO&L (COL) team manage the production and distribution of printed merchandising materials for new store openings and new product launches across our Client's Partner Stores.
Responsibilities:
- Lead global client product launches across multiple
- Key part of P&D campaigns from client brief through to delivery completion
- Plan the country dispatch schedule, using plans based on product availability dates, historical transit times and vendor capacity / resource
- Lead daily status calls with P&D team and studio to ensure all projects are tracking as expected and provide detailed EOD handover to the team in the next time
- Responsible for regional commercials: Tracks finance spend and prepares; Quarterly forecast / Monthly accruals / Weekly or Monthly spend report to client.
- Track vendor spend against budget by ensuring 100% accuracy of finance trackers, recording vendor quotes and flagging to P&D team lead when actual spend is close to budget.
- Monitor budget utilization and proactively flag issues to key
- Manage resourcing across regional team by monitoring data-led utilization and
- Report regularly on team performances and productivity to Global P&D
- Ensure full compliance with all centralised financial procedures and
- Key point of contact for client and vendor queries, working analytically & creatively using teamwork, innovation and excellence to propose solutions and ensure swift resolution, escalating to Global Lead as required
- Responsible for hindsight reports after campaigns, outlining successes and opportunities for improvement across vendor, client and internal processes
- Set and manage client expectations ensuring they follow the agreed workflows
- Build strong, trusting relationships with all key stakeholders
- Maintain all SLAs and look to exceed them wherever possible
- Working proactively with global lead to identify new business opportunities and
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience working on global retail and/or shopper accounts, from creative development to final production (critical path management).
- Relevant merchandising, demand planning or print production and localisation experience, additionally logistics experience will be beneficial
- Advanced excel skills essential (complex formulas, large database management, dashboards, pivot wizard etc – VBA advantageous but not required)
- Experience of Budget Management
- Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and presentation
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essential
- Calm under pressure with a positive attitude and a hands-on, can-do approach to solving problems
- Amenable to work hybrid/onsite in BGC
Why work here:
At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
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.
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