About WPP Production
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
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An Integrated Project Manager at WPP Production is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering print production projects as part of integrated marketing campaigns. This role serves as the key liaison between clients, creative teams, artwork, and production, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while meeting brand, technical, and quality standards. This is a contract role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage print production projects from initiation through final delivery.
- Coordinate with internal teams including creative, artwork, production, technical specialists, procurement, and external print vendors.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and production schedules.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time while maintaining quality, technical accuracy, and brand consistency.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including project plans, scope documents, requirements, functional specifications, status reports, risk logs, project health reports, incident reports, and project closure documentation.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively resolve or escalate issues.
- Oversee print production workflows including artwork reviews, pre-press, proofing, colour approvals, print production, finishing, fulfilment, and final delivery.
- Work closely with Technical Leads, Production Managers, and print vendors to establish best practices, reusable workflows, and process improvements.
- Manage multiple stakeholders across clients, production teams, technical teams, suppliers, and business units.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource planning, and vendor performance.
- Support new business initiatives by providing delivery planning, production estimates, and technical recommendations.
- Stay current with print production technologies, automation, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Print Project Management, Production, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
- Strong technical knowledge of print production processes, including pre-press, colour management, artwork specifications, print technologies (offset, digital, large format), finishing techniques, and print-ready file preparation.
- Good understanding of print production software and artwork workflows, including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), PDF/X standards, and preflight processes.
- Experience managing technical production requirements, print specifications, vendor capabilities, and production quality assurance.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Good to Have
- Experience working within a print production, creative, or integrated agency environment.
- Knowledge of packaging, POS, retail, direct mail, and large-format production.
- Understanding of print procurement, supplier management, and production automation workflows.
- Certifications in Project Management, Agile, or related disciplines are an added advantage.
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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