Analytics Project Manager at WPP

Why we're hiring:

As part of our People Analytics team, you’ll be working closely with the People team, Data & Tech teams as well as other broader functions across our group and operating companies to help support our reporting and data analytics. We are undergoing a large transformation across our People and Finance functions and the People Analytics team has a vast array of projects with touchpoints across multiple functions. We need a project manager to get stuck in and help us deliver projects that have never been done before.

What you'll be doing:

• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels to co-ordinate the creation, build, production and continuous improvement of analytics products
• Manage and scope out projects that span across functions
• Develop, monitor and execute a project plan for each project and communicate progress to key stakeholders
• Drive project success metrics and timelines
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure deliverables and success criteria requirements are documented and met
• Partner with technical teams to identify key tasks and dependencies associated with the project
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, improve quality, and implement scalable solutions across our agencies
• Identify and proactively handle risks, issues, dependencies, forecast resource demand and prioritization for both new and existing (BAU) products
• Directly manage the day-to-day tasks of our analytics team, assigning tasks and responsibilities to each team member
• Support the development team with hands-on testing and quality assurance of a product aligned with the required quality standards / success criteria

What you'll need:

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• 4+ years' experience in a project management role and utilising both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Experience working with a cross-functional team and the ability to inspire and guide them towards achieving project goals
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders and team members
• Experience with data-driven decision making and problem solving
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Both detail and ‘big picture’ conscious
• The competence, confidence, and self-discipline to manage deadlines, task estimates and prioritisation
• Diligent and attentive to detail, able to listen, learn, and put into practice
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Excel
• Comfortable working through ambiguity, bringing clarity and control into a project environment
• Curiosity to learn!

Additional preferred skills:

• Experience working with data teams (engineers, analysts, reporters, data scientists, etc.)
• Experience operating on agile cross-functional teams
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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?

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