Project Manager

WPP Media•Montreal, QC

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in project management or operations, ideally within an agency, media, marketing, or fast-paced creative environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Experience working with or alongside executive stakeholders.
Fluent in digital communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the marketing or advertising landscape is an asset, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage high-profile new business pitches and growth projects from kickoff to final delivery, ensuring all workstreams move forward with clarity and accountability.
Own project operations – including timelines, workback schedules, task lists, trackers, and internal check-ins across multidisciplinary teams.
Facilitate key milestone meetings and ensure timely coordination between strategy, media, creative, finance, operations, and executive stakeholders.
Track and manage inputs, deadlines, and team deliverables, holding contributors accountable while maintaining positive momentum and collaboration.
Identify bottlenecks and risks early, problem-solve in real time, and escalate with context and solutions – not just problems.
Support pitch logistics and documentation, from RFP response structuring to asset management and presentation production.
Champion strong internal communication, ensuring everyone is aligned on objectives, roles, and timelines, especially in high-pressure moments.
Uphold high standards for craft, quality, and integrity across all work delivered by the Growth team.