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About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. About WPP 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. For more information, visit  WPP.com . What does a Localization Project Manager do at WPP Production? The Localisation Project Manager will work closely with the client Marcom team and hasday -to - day contact with the client’s XF Project Manager and WPP Production PMs, to deliver end -to -end localisation of marketing projects and to ensure that the production is completed and delivered on time, to scope, with the highest quality and in the most efficient way. Responsibilities: Build strong client and team relationships. Manage the day -to -day localization workflow, including assigning and trafficking projects to a network of linguists, and collaborate closely with WPP Production internal teams to help complete the build stage of localization assets. Manage relationships with external vendors, such as translation agencies and freelancers. Collaborate with all functions and support overall project management including headlines, print assets, interactive, video and advertising assets. Closely monitor timelines and manage client’s and internal WPP Production functions’expectations Organize and participate in weekly check -ins with WPP Production PMs. Ensure project trackers are always kept up -to -date and assist with collecting actuals or with replying to the client’s project or scope queries Maintain and manage client owned project management tool Monitor internal workflows and identify areas for improvement Flag important scope of work fluctuations to line managers . Build successful relationships with internal stakeholders (Studio, production teams, Senior Management, Operations) Assist linguists with any day -to -day questions incl. tools troubleshooting if necessary Immerse yourself in the client’s brand and offering, act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed Ensure the account consistently delivers against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the WPP Production business model, services and technology Resolve and/or escalate issues swiftly Identify bottlenecks, work with the Senior Loc PM and Localization Team Lead to resolve them. Experience and Skills Minimum 3 years of agency experience gained working on global Marketing accounts, ideally with a localization background. Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of projects through management of client expectations, internal processes and department involvement Demonstrable experience in managing large scale, complex and multi -market projects Proficient with technology and tools, including CAT tools, but also project management and CMS tools Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in high -pressure situations and tight time frames Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability and passion for th