Project manager in marketing automation

We’re hiring a German Speaking Project Manager at WPP ES MAP to take full ownership of the successful delivery of marketing automation, CRM, and digital transformation projects. Working within our client service and delivery teams, you will organize cross-functional talent, guide projects from initiation to completion, and ensure our solutions meet exacting quality benchmarks, timelines, and budgets. We’re looking for someone with a proactive delivery mindset, who excels at turning complex plans into seamless execution and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Take full responsibility for managing multiple projects simultaneously from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, milestone deadlines, and budget requirements.
• Develop robust project plans, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Efficiently allocate cross-functional resources and forecast project capacity.
• Organize multidisciplinary teams (specialists in CRM, engineering, QA and data) and coordinate efforts, navigating obstacles, challenges, and shifting priorities to deliver on time and within scope.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, providing clear and regular updates, managing expectations, and promptly addressing concerns or issues.
• Foster transparent, effective communication between internal delivery teams, clients, and external third parties, translating technical complexity into clear business context.
• Drive and monitor progress, identify risks early, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Produce comprehensive project reports, track velocity and KPIs, and analyze performance.
• Support and guide junior team members, delegating work effectively, offering constructive feedback, and fostering their professional growth.

• Professional working proficiency or native fluency in German (both written and spoken), alongside fluent English, to effectively lead client steering conversations and manage DACH-region stakeholder communications.
• A solid understanding of CRM principles, lifecycle marketing, and best practices in omnichannel communications.
• Deeper understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models), risk and issue management, scope management, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated resilience and initiative, able to tackle complex project issues, navigate terrain changes, and drive momentum across daily work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and budgets simultaneously, with strong prioritization skills to meet objectives efficiently.
• Proficient in modern project management software (such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, or Monday.com), solid spreadsheet skills, and familiarity with data visualization and KPI reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to maintain composure, trust, and alignment across clients and team members.
• Ability to simplify complex technical or operational concepts for optimal comprehension across written updates and client presentations.
• Openness and flexibility when navigating scope adjustments, client feedback, and shifting timelines.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and develop solutions proactively.
• Motivating teams, delegating effectively, providing constructive feedback, and supporting junior team members with guidance suited to their level.
• Будет плюсом: Experience with Adobe collaborative work management and marketing software, particularly Adobe Workfront (or Adobe Experience Manager etc.); Familiarity with major enterprise CRM and marketing automation platforms such as Adobe Experience Cloud / Marketo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or Braze; Experience working within an agency, digital consultancy, or enterprise professional services environment; Formal project management certifications (e.g., Scrum Master / CSM, PMP, PRINCE2) are welcome but not mandatory

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