Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Integrated Pitch Process for Tier 1 & 2 Pitches, including RFI/RFPs, written deliverables, and presentations with oversight from Growth Leaders.
• Drive the written deliverables, creative assets, and presentation content.
• Establish and define key workstreams and owners for all pitch phases, including the overall pitch team.
• Manage execution and deliver on objectives of overall pitch vision, including iteration of the brief and synthesis of client objectives.
• Balance opportunity to go beyond the brief with resources and ROI; drive deadlines and project plans.
• Communicate roadblocks to leadership proactively.
• Provide clear communications for all pitch team members and partner with business leads to ensure needs for workstreams.
• Provide strategic direction to Growth support team members.
• Drive a tailored, compelling pitch narrative addressing client needs, market context, and competitive dynamics.
• Curate draft content responses from Growth hub and SMEs, customizing each opportunity.
• Build briefs for design team pitch theater and guide brainstorms; ensure feedback is incorporated and theater is executed flawlessly.
• Ensure mandatories are met for live tabletop setups and printed deliverables are inclusive.
• Establish alignment across WPP capability workstreams and drive progress with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as primary point of contact for troubleshooting and information for team members.
• Provide ongoing proactive communication and end-of-day/week status recaps for accuracy and clarity.
• Develop strong relationships with growth leads to present WPP in the overall story.
• Reinforce priorities and manage integrated team members across each pitch.
• Ensure output accuracy, thoroughness, and proper meeting notes with owners.
• Balance shifting priorities across multiple pitches and stages; maintain composure under pressure.
• Flag resourcing issues and course-correct with leadership; join pitches at any stage and add value.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the marketing, advertising, sales and/or client services industry, with at least 8 + years in a dedicated project management or similar role within a complex, global organization.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful integrated pitch outcomes.
• Experience working within a holding company or large agency network is highly desirable and ability to manage C-suite level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of new business processes, global client management, and integrated marketing solutions.

Preferred

• Experience working within a holding company or large agency network is highly desirable and ability to manage C-suite stakeholders.