Project Manager – Client Development

Job Overview

WPP Media is WPP’s AI‑driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. The Project Manager – Client Development supports delivery of client development projects and programmes across a defined set of priority clients, ensuring clear planning, governance and follow‑through.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project delivery and governance across client development initiatives.
• Support Client Development Leads in planning and delivering retention activity, pre‑review preparation and follow‑up actions.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers and action logs to keep workstreams organised and on schedule.
• Coordinate stakeholders across teams, markets and capabilities to support delivery of agreed plans.
• Prepare materials and support logistics for client growth workshops, internal working sessions and review meetings.
• Track actions, risks, dependencies and next steps, escalating issues to senior leads when appropriate.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of governance rhythms, including meeting preparation, follow‑up and status reporting.
• Use established templates, tools and processes to support consistent delivery across projects and workstreams.
• Identify opportunities to improve coordination, tracking and execution within the team.
• Help create clarity and momentum by ensuring actions are captured, communicated and followed through.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in project coordination, programme delivery, operations, PMO or client service environments.
• Strong organisational and delivery management skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience coordinating projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort working in client‑facing, commercial or transformation‑related environments.
• Ability to translate objectives into clear plans, actions and follow‑up.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable approach to execution.
• Experience supporting workshops, governance meetings, client reviews or project delivery activity is helpful.
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and maintaining clear communication.
• Comfort using trackers, templates and team processes to support effective delivery.

Soft‑Skill Profile

• Highly organised and delivery‑focused.
• Structured, proactive and dependable.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong coordinator across teams and stakeholders.
• Calm under pressure and solution‑oriented.
• Able to bring clarity and follow‑through to day‑to‑day delivery.
• Collaborative, practical and action‑oriented.

Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to work with Client Development Leads, Global Client Leaders, markets and specialist teams across WPP Media.
• Learn in a fast‑moving global environment with changing priorities.
• Inclusive culture built on trust and respect, with employee resource groups and frequent in‑office events.
• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.

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