WPP Production | Channel Project Manager, Japan

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. 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. For more information, visit WPP.com. What does a Project Manager do at WPP Production? The Project Manager (Print Retail) is one of the primary day-to-day contacts with our clients’ Marketing Communication team. Working closely with the clients, Print Production Managers, and Retail Sales Program Managers, the PM will support the implementation of campaigns with our client’s retail partners in Japan. Role: Build strong client relationships which enable a clear understanding of our clients’ retail partner structure and print vendors. Be the ‘go-to’ person for Retail Marketing asset localization and production. Build strong internal relationships across the agency (Traffic, Content, Interactive, Studio, Print Production, Finance and Operations) Attend status meetings/VCs on a regular basis Update daily tracker during live project – shared with clients and Deployment Own the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas, timing plans, contact reports, and cost estimates Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of projects through management of client expectations, internal processes and department involvement Communicate the briefs to the studio and print production tea