Traffic Project Manager

• Project managing localization projects (incl. Transcreation of headlines) ensuring good communication with all stakeholders
• Focus on building strong relationship with the Client Talent Network and briefing new projects accurately
• Validator Network Management: Manage a network of creative people and ensure they are motivated to perform
• Coordinate weekly status meetings/monthly review sessions
• Organize teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure work is of high standards and delivered on time
• Flag any potential team issues to the line manager and be actively involved in finding a solution
• Review talent performance and drive constant performance improvement by working closely with talent manager and providing regular feedback on all talent
• Highlight and resolve quality control issues with the network
• Project & Account Management: Coordinate and ensure all parties follow the agreed workflows and manage them through the process
• Work alongside and support client’s Traffic Manager when briefing and tracking projects through to completion
• Ensure that there is clear division and allocation of workload among team members
• Ensure that trackers are updated at all times
• Monitor timelines and manage client expectations
• Monitor internal workflows and identify areas for improvement
• Advise line manager on resource gaps and flag potential issues
• Work closely with talent manager in delivering recruitment briefs on time
• Ensure account delivers consistently against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs
• Identify bottle necks/pain points for the validation network, suggest resolution and advise
• Identify training requirements for team members to ensure their adherence to processes and workflow
• Plan, prepare and implement the induction of new starters
• Lead overseas projects for up to 3 weeks (2 – 3 times per year)
• Client Management: Co-ordinate between all relevant parties: Hogarth team, Client traffic and cross-functional teams and Validation network
• Set and manage client expectations for deliverables and timeframes
• Understand and work under the confidentiality policy
• Build strong, trusting relationships with all key client stakeholders

• A minimum of 4 years Project Management/Traffic background in an ad agency or in-house creative department
• Experience managing multi-market projects
• Experience working on global brands, ideally across all media, including print, interactive and film
• Demonstrable experience managing total creative workflow, i.e, internal briefing, briefing to vendors/studios, managing key milestones/deadlines, presentations/internal approvals, executions, delivery
• Proven project management skills
• Self-driven, organized and have an eye for detail
• Proficient with technology and tools
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in high-pressure situations and tight time frames
• A hands-on, can do approach to solving problems
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish preferred
• Must be able to travel as required, sometimes several weeks at a time

Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish preferred

• Hybrid working model
• A culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning
• Exciting career opportunities that help our people grow