Freelance 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 unrivaled 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. About the Role We are looking for a Freelance Project Manager to build a strong strategic partnership with a long‑term tech client. You will develop strong partnerships with Client Producers to own & drive localization campaigns for product launches & creative originations. You will be responsible for the entire project workflow—from scoping, planning, execution, and monitoring progress to meeting a final delivery date while working with multiple teams and stakeholders. You will orchestrate projects, delegate tasks, manage your team’s productivity, and be responsible for the delivery of projects at the highest standard and timeliness. Key Responsibilities Managing localization of all Channel marketing materials on the agency side. Orchestrating and centralizing all aspects & steps of a project in project management tools to ensure campaign assets accuracy for multiple countries. Building strong client relationships that enable a clear understanding of the client’s Channel partner structure and print vendors. Build strong internal relationships across the agency (Traffic, Content, Interactive, Studio, Print Production, Finance, and Operations). Creating presentations and reports to summarize campaign efficiency. Set and manage client expectations ensuring agreed workflows are followed and collaborating to find swift resolutions on any issues. Updating daily tracker during live project – shared with Producers. Flag important scope of work fluctuations to the line manager. Highlight opportunities for improving processes and align internally and with the Client’s Producers prior to implementation. Own the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas, timing plans, contact reports. Communicate the briefs to the studio and localization teams, and ensure that the correct creative direction is being taken. Writing, preparing, and presenting project documentation, presentations, and reports with a strategic mindset and point of view. Keep the Project Lead and GAD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecasts. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services, and technology. Requirements 4-5 years of solid agency experience preferred, gained working on global retail and/or shopper accounts, from creative development to final production. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in English. Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of projects through the management of client expectations, internal processes, and department involvement. Familiarity with advertising body work and customer journey in‑store and in digital environments. Good knowledge of print, colour retouching, and digital artwork production processes and best practices. Ability to multi‑task in fast‑paced and high‑volume projects, and prioritise tasks across a team of print production artists. Strong communication skills and consistency in reflecting project status to all stakeholders. Excellent spreadsheet skills in both Excel and Numbers. Demonstration of past experience in managing complex projects using Project Management tools. Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability, and passion for the work are essential. The ability to prioritise and work quickly and efficiently within very tight timeframes. Demonstrate clear thinking under pressure. Communication skills across multiple teams and stakeholders. A hands‑on, can‑do approach to solving problems. 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. 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