Traffic Project Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience. 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. Hybrid Working Model 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 accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. What does a Localization Project Manager do at Hogarth? The Localisation Project Manager will work closely with the client Marcom team and has day-to-day contact with the client’s XF Project Manager and Hogarth PMs, to deliver end-to-end localisation of marketing projects and to ensure that the production is completed and delivered on time, to scope, with the highest quality and in the most efficient way. Responsibilities Build strong client and team relationships. Manage the day-to-day localization workflow, including assigning and trafficking projects to a network of linguists, and collaborate closely with Hogarth internal production teams to help complete the build stage of localization assets. Manage relationships with external vendors, such as translation agencies and freelancers. Collaborate with all functions and support overall project management including headlines, print assets, interactive, video and advertising assets. Closely monitor timelines and manage client’s and internal Hogarth functions’ expectations. Organize and participate in weekly check-ins with Hogarth PMs. Ensure project trackers are always kept up-to-date and assist with collecting actuals or with replying to the client’s project or scope queries. Maintain and manage client-owned project management tool. Monitor internal workflows and identify areas for improvement. Flag important scope of work fluctuations to line managers. Build successful relationships with internal stakeholders (Studio, production teams, Senior Management, Operations). Assist linguists with any day-to-day questions incl. tools troubleshooting if necessary. Immerse yourself in the client’s brand and offering, act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed. Ensure the account consistently delivers against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services and technology. Resolve and/or elevate issues swiftly. Identify bottlenecks, work with the Senior Loc PM and Localization Team Lead to resolve them. Experience and Skills Minimum 3 years of agency experience gained working on global Marketing accounts, ideally with a localization background. Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of projects through management of client expectations, internal processes and department involvement. Demonstrable experience in managing large scale, complex and multi-market projects. Proficient with technology and tools, including CAT tools, but also project management and CMS tools is a plus Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in high-pressure situations and tight time frames. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essential. A hands-on, can-do approach to solving problems. The ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently within very tight timeframes. Demonstrate clear thinking under pressure. Must be able to commit to onsite/hybrid set-up in BGC, sometimes several times a year for extended hours. #LI-MV1 Our Hogarth Values Hands on No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners. Honesty We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it. Heart & Soul We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows. Happy Family Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor. Hungry Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning. 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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