Account Director/ Project Director

Job description

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.

Role Summary:

If you are energised by driving operational excellence and effecting change within a complex and fast-paced environment, you will thrive in this role.

As a primary point of contact for a leading global beauty brand during a critical transition phase, you will orchestrate a challenging landscape of internal and external stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse markets in Asia Pacific, GCC and MENA regions.

This role requires a seasoned project manager with ability to manage large-scale projects, effectively prioritising competing demands, and consistently ensuring program objectives are met.

This is a 6 months contract opportunity from October to March, with the option to extend depending on business requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Project Management & Governance

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end transition process, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives.
  
  
• Develop and execute detailed project plans with clear milestones and resource allocation - proactively monitoring progress and ensuring timely course correction and escalation of critical issues.
  
  
• Establish and maintain project governance framework, including regular project status meeting
• Serve as primary point of contact for project-related communications, ensuring timely and effective information flow to local markets and stakeholders.
  
  
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
  
  
• Document all key decisions and action items from meetings and distributing meeting minutes promptly to all relevant stakeholders.
  
  
• Develop onboarding materials, FAQs, presentation materials (PPT) and meeting cadences
• Oversee Tech & Tools workstream, coordinating Global IT and Hogarth Teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
  
  
• Track and report on project progress against objectives and milestones.
  
  Provide regular updates to the working team and senior leadership.
  
  

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the central liaison between client and regional team in Hogarth
• Oversee communication efforts in each market being onboarded, ensuring transparency and engagement.
  
  
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders with client, Hogarth, and local market teams.
  
  
• Implement a robust communication plan to keep all parties informed of progress, decisions, and impacts.
  
  
• Organize and lead regular project meetings, ensuring actionable takeaways and follow-ups.
  
  
• Escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders promptly and effectively.
  
  

Alignment & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Hogarth Regional and Offshore team to ensure shared goals and deliverables.
  
  
• Facilitate the alignment of client's processes and systems with Hogarth's operations.
  
  
• Identify and implement best practices for managing transitions and multi-market projects.
  
  

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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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