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WPP Production | Transcreation Account Manager, Japan

JapanFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Project managing localization and transcreation work for client marketing communications teams, coordinating schedules, budgets, and quality across a network of creative talents.

Role type

Senior Account Manager (Localization/Transcreation)

Builds

Localized marketing communications assets for global brands

Domain

Global Marketing / Creative Production

Required skills

Project management, multi-market project coordination, creative workflow management, vendor/studio management, budget utilization monitoring, SLA/KPI management, stakeholder expectation management, network management, quality control, resource planning, recruitment support, financial reconciliation, confidentiality policy adherence

Preferred skills

Experience with global brands across print, interactive, and film media, leading overseas projects, training team members, identifying process improvements

Technologies

Project tracking tools, financial reporting tools, communication platforms

Responsibilities

Manage validator/creative talent network performance and contractual obligations, coordinate weekly status meetings and monthly reviews, monitor timelines and budget utilization, resolve quality control issues, plan resources for large overseas projects, ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs, build strong relationships with client stakeholders, conduct financial reconciliation and quarterly planning, lead overseas projects for up to 3 weeks, onboard new starters

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC