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Senior Integrated Project Manager

Ogilvy Social.Lab South Africa
CompanyOgilvy Social.Lab South Africa
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationCape Town
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted6 May 2026
Last verified5 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Ogilvy Social Lab, part of WPP, is setting global benchmarks in digital marketing and is driven by offering our expertise to both local and international clients through a multi-market footprint. We have enabled 'borderless ways of working', operating as connected teams and providing Creative, Content, Media and Intelligence capabilities to Ogilvy agencies and clients in more than 20 countries. Join our globally connected team and work on challenging projects that transcend borders. Embrace a career that takes you to new horizons and make a global impact! 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 . We are looking for a Senior Integrated Project Manager   Ogilvy Social.Lab seeks an experienced Senior Integrated Project Manager with a strong digital background to lead and grow key international brands. The Project Manager at Ogilvy Social.Lab is a pivotal leadership role within the Client Service team. You will oversee and manage the successful execution of projects and client deliverables, ensuring seamless project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality, client satisfaction, and client growth. You will manage a team of team members across multiple disciplines mainly content, intelligence and media, guiding them to meet client deliverables and success. This role requires a deep understanding of digital project management principles, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex projects and client relationships. Ideally, candidates will have 5+ years of experience.   Project Delivery & Client Management: Oversee execution, coordination, and delivery across Media, Content, and/or Intelligence, ensuring timelines, deadlines, and budget objectives are met. Understand project briefs and objectives, managing timelines, resources, and scope to deliver successful, quality outcomes on time and within budget. Manage client expectations and communication effectively, building trust with key client stakeholders. Manage external stakeholder expectations and communication effectively. Lead case study development and contribute to building strong client relationships. Manage change requests, assess their impact on project objectives, and implement changes efficiently.   Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage the internal team from an operational workflow. Mentor and develop Project Managers, providing guidance and support for their growth. Foster a positive and collaborative project team environment, focusing on individual growth and skill development of direct reports. Champion the vision within project teams and ensure project alignment with C2 vision.   Innovation & Process Improvement: Candidate needs to be open to working with AI workflows and integration across a campaign lifetime. Identify process improvements and innovative delivery approaches. Drive best practice initiatives and explore/implement new project management tools/techniques. Encourage experimentation and continuous improvement within the team.   Financial & Resource Management: Manage project resources and budgets across multiple projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities for cost optimisation. Manage SOWs and client revenue/finance functions. Manage Work in Progress (WIP) adjustments and support revenue forecasting for the portfolio. Analyse financial performance and iden