Senior Project Manager- Freelance Job at Wpp Group, Chicago, IL

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  • Wpp Group
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Overview 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 have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years 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. Why we're hiring Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Client & Business Leadership team, dedicated to the Abbott account. In this crucial contract role, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex digital workstreams and integrated marketing projects. You will drive project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail‑oriented professional to make a significant impact on a key client's digital presence within a leading global agency. What you'll be doing Digital Project Leadership: Lead the end‑to‑end management of complex digital marketing projects and workstreams, including web development, digital campaigns (banners), content creation, and other digital initiatives for the Abbott client. Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Oversee daily project activities, ensuring adherence to established processes and quality standards. Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for the Abbott client on project‑specific matters, fostering strong relationships, managing expectations, and providing regular, clear communication on project status, risks, and deliverables. Financial Management: Own project financials, including budget creation, tracking, forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting, ensuring projects remain profitable and within allocated funds. Resource Coordination: Effectively collaborate with and coordinate cross‑functional internal teams (e.g., Creative, Strategy, Technology, Media, Production) to ensure seamless project execution and optimal resource utilization. Risk & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing effective mitigation strategies and escalating as necessary. Quality Assurance: Ensure all digital and integrated project deliverables meet VML's high standards of quality, accuracy, and client expectations. Process Optimization: Champion VML's project management methodologies, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and ensure consistent application of best practices, utilizing tools like Smartsheet effectively. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough project documentation, status reports, and communication records, providing transparency and accountability. What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Project Management, or a related field. 6+ years of progressive experience in project management within a creative agency or similar client‑services environment, with a strong focus on digital. Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex digital projects (web, campaigns, content) from conception to completion. Strong understanding and direct experience with financial management for projects, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reporting. Expertise in Smartsheet is required for project planning, tracking, and reporting. Demonstrated experience managing significant digital workstreams and a deep understanding of the digital marketing ecosystem, technologies, and production processes. Superior client‑facing communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong problem‑solving abilities, a proactive approach, and a commitment to driving results. Experience working with large, complex clients, ideally within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, is a plus. Who you are We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you Passionate, inspired people - We aim to create a culture in which people can 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? #LI-Onsite The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to for more details.

$100,000-$130,000 USD

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 accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 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. Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wpp Group

Job Tags

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