At AKQA (part of WPP), we use the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and content that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

In the heart of innovation, AKQA Sweden thrives. We are privileged to collaborate with a fantastic portfolio of clients, including Volvo Cars, Volvo Penta, H&M, Ikea, and Zimmer Biomet. Each partnership is a unique journey, a shared pursuit of creating transformative ideas, products, and services that resonate with their distinct needs and aspirations.

Working with the Delivery team connects you with talented experts from various backgrounds and experiences, who are passionate about ensuring work is delivered to the highest quality, on time, and that clients receive the greatest possible value from their investment.

As a Senior Project Manager in our Delivery team  at AKQA Sweden, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing large workstreams, ensuring the successful delivery of complex and impactful assignments. Working across four distinct areas our Associate Directors have expertise in at least one area while being comfortable in all others.

Production: Leading complex film shoots, large-scale asset production for campaigns, or production of OOH assets at scale.
Projects: Leading international marketing campaigns in multiple markets, delivering digital and physical experiences.
Product: Leading complex design/technology-driven products, such as website re-platforming, App development for new revenue streams, or other large-scale product management.
Innovation: Implementing cutting-edge technologies and experimenting to find effective market fit.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Provide mentoring and support to multiple project teams, ensuring the delivery of incredible customer experiences, including (but not limited to) websites, e-commerce, mobile apps, emerging technologies, films, products, or events.
• Oversee the successful setup, structure, and end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements involving technical, brand, marketing stakeholders, or environmental complexities, rollout plans in multiple countries, physical construction, or fixed deadlines. 
• Establish strong relationships with senior clients, partners, and multiple suppliers, ensuring the best outcomes for both clients and AKQA.
• Lead on cross-department collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to promote a cohesive and high-performing work environment.
• Iterate and teach tailored delivery approaches based on methodology or client need, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define and agree on the Scope of Work, ensuring engagements are clear, unambiguous, and effectively delivered.
• Lead on client discussions regarding project realities, addressing open issues promptly and decisively.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Significant  experience in managing diverse service delivery functions in a fast-paced environment, implementing innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Leads client sessions, resolving challenging discussions with senior client stakeholders, and building long-term relationships.
• Expert understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies and when to use them. 
• Experience line managing multiple  team members.
• Ability to define functional and technical requirements or User Stories and articulate the value to clients.
• Ability to effectively communicate with new clients about appropriate ways of working to reach their business objectives.
• Experience owning commercial/financial decisions.
• Commitment to delivering the highest quality of production.
• Strong customer service ethos.
• Self-motivation with the ability to inspire and lead project teams to fulfil a vision.
• Dedication to continuous improvement of AKQA delivery practices, processes, and procedures.
• Certification in Scrum, Lean, or other delivery methodologies is a benefit, but not a requirement.

At AKQA Sweden, we are in relentless pursuit of the beyond, shaping the future with our clients, our people, and our planet at the core. Our work is not just our profession, it's our passion, and our commitment is to a future where everyone has the opportunity to shine. We are not just creating for today, we are creating the Future. Faster.

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At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ideas, products, and services that shape culture and drive meaningful outcomes. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit, we design adaptive digital experiences that combine creativity, technology, and craft.

The Delivery team sits at the heart of everything we do, ensuring work is delivered with precision, care, and commercial clarity. As Associate Programme Director for the Amsterdam office, you will lead a portfolio of complex, technology-led production programmes, including work shaped by AI and advanced CGI techniques.

You will steward programme health end-to-end, balancing client ambition with agency capability, and building delivery models that are efficient, scalable, and future-facing. A key part of your role is helping evolve how AI-enabled workflows and modern production methods are applied across creative output.

You will partner with clients as a trusted advisor, helping them navigate opportunity, complexity, and change - while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver work of exceptional quality. In doing so, you will help shape how emerging technologies are meaningfully integrated into delivery practice.

Based in central Amsterdam, you will collaborate across AKQA’s European studios in a culture built on ownership, curiosity, and craft, working alongside specialists who push the boundaries of creative technology and production.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a portfolio of projects (up to €2M), ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with AKQA standards across modern production and technology-enabled workflows.
• Act as primary client interface, building trusted senior relationships and advising on delivery strategy, including the effective use of AI and CGI where relevant.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital programmes, ensuring excellence in execution, strong coordination across teams, and resolution of delivery challenges.
• Own project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk of overrun. Understand key cost drivers such as compute, tooling, and rendering, and contribute to portfolio-level planning.
• Define delivery approaches (fixed-price and T&M), leading scoping, estimation, scheduling, and SoW creation for complex programmes. Work closely with resource managers to ensure the right blend of specialist capability is applied.
• Partner with internal teams and clients to shape solutions and support new business opportunities, contributing to growth in AI-enabled production and advanced CGI work.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks, including ethical considerations, data usage, and production complexity. Maintain high standards through structured reviews and continuous improvement of tools and ways of working.
• Coach and develop delivery teams, strengthening capability in modern production pipelines and emerging technologies, while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

• Extensive experience delivering complex digital production programmes in fast-moving, technology-led environments.
• Strong grounding in CGI, animation, real-time, or generative production workflows.
• Expert understanding of programme and project management across Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall approaches.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and commercial delivery with strong attention to value and efficiency.
• Confident in working with business metrics, forecasting models, and financial principles.
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on ROI, delivery effectiveness, and long-term value creation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior and executive level.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling business narratives.
• Experience mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, ethical considerations, and modern production models.
• Strong alignment with human-centred design, creative craft, and outcome-driven delivery.
• Strong understanding of creative technology, AI ethics, and emerging production models
• High affinity with human-centred design, creative craft, emerging technologies, and OKR-driven outcomes

AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more click here

At AKQA (part of WPP) our Delivery Discipline sets the approach and standard for project delivery and governance, ensuring that clients maximize their return on investment. Responsible for team performance, they provide team members with the tools, support and training essential to delivering the most effective result possible. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Project Manager to act as the linchpin between our creative, technical, and client teams. With a background in structuring and delivering creative marketing campaigns, mobile app builds or large-scale web builds.

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high-impact projects—ranging from traditional / digital marketing campaigns, branding initiatives to web development and software launches. The ideal candidate blends technical understanding with creative empathy, bringing order to creative chaos while ensuring technical feasibility, timely delivery, and budget management. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Project Planning & Scoping: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and, where appropriate, technical specifications. Create comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, and resource allocation using tools like Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Creative & Technical Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between creative teams (designers, copywriters) and technical teams (developers, engineers, testers). Ensure all creative assets (videos, UI/UX, copy) are seamlessly integrated into technical deliverables.
• Resource & Budget Management: Allocate human, financial, and technical resources effectively to maximize productivity. Monitor project costs, track expenses, and manage budgets to ensure profitability.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential roadblocks (scope creep, technical dependencies, team constraints) and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder & Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients and internal stakeholders to provide status updates, manage expectations, and facilitate feedback loops.
• Workflow Optimization: Utilize, and improve, project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Kanban) to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Ensure the final deliverables align with both the creative brief and technical requirements. 

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience: 7-9 years of experience in project management within a creative agency, tech company, or digital production environment.
• Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.
• Tools: Proficiency in project management software (Jira, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or MS Project).
• Technical Familiarity: Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), UI/UX principles, content management systems (CMS), and basic web technologies.
• Creative Understanding: Familiarity with creative processes, such as video production, graphic design, and content creation workflows.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain composure under tight deadlines.
• Possess strong sense of personal responsibility for own and team’s work, and will proactively assist to ensure delivery of highest quality work within required timeframes (no matter the situation).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or similar certification.

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Within AKQA, we view the production of content as an integral part of our project journey, whilst on our mission to deliver value for our clients and create positive impact for their customers. As part of a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving, our team provides a wide range of capabilities including measurement strategies, user experience analytics, consumer research, and applied data science.

This role offers the chance to shine on world-class clients, impact experiences that touch millions, and grow significant partnerships with direct responsibility to our clients and teams alike.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• As a senior member of the Delivery Team in Sweden, reporting to the Group Delivery Director, you lead the Production team and oversee projects across the local studio, partnering with the EP, EU to foster best practice and regional collaboration.
• Mentor the local production team, organize and manage the day-to-day production work of the local studio.
• Be the point of knowledge and experience for pre-production, production, and post-production phases, for the internal team and client.
• Client-facing on day - to- day project work and for new business development 
• Create scalable production solutions with adequate quality partners ensuring optimised competitiveness.
• In collaboration with Account Lead, forming an internal project leadership team adapted per projects as streamlined as possible.
• Set and negotiate legal terms and project’s safe conditions for production
• Manage budgets from initial ballpark quotation to final approved budget and set up projects’ framing 
• Build bridges between content and technology and have a point of view about the content of tomorrow. 
• Contributing to AKQA’s values: Invention, Bravery, Generosity and Elevation, you will be excited about being part of our success.  You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly strive to improve the way things are done for our clients.

 QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS 

• 10+ years of experience working as an expert on interactive content production projects, including campaign, brand films, photography,etc.
• Experience successfully running content production programmes of work in excess of 5M.
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project
• Excellent understanding of business OKRs, forecasting models and basic financial accounting principle
• Ability to inspire, support and understand the interplay between people, processes, and systems
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection
• Be an excellent team player and manager who supports and elevates the project and inspire, mentor and empower the team members.
• Lead collaboration particularly with Creative, Design, Content, Delivery and Account teams, where appropriate.

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As a Senior Producer at AKQA, you will be responsible for managing complex, end-to-end, full life-cycle cross-platform production projects including photography, video for digital and broadcast, post-production, social creative activation, and immersive/experiential design.

You will be involved in the conception phase to establish an effective and appropriate production setup after validating the feasibility of creative ideas. You will be responsible from inception and scope definition through to delivery, establishing the optimal production approach to balance client competitiveness, project profitability, and delivery quality.

The producer is also responsible for setting up fair and efficient partnerships with third parties so that they bring value to our production projects. Most importantly, the position consists of being a key point of contact for all content projects. In this role, you may be assigned to long-term retainer projects, including those for global companies, supporting ongoing content production and delivery. 

As a member of AKQA Tokyo, you will join a dynamic, globally minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. With oversight from the Delivery & Operations Director you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Project Delivery

• Successfully manage the execution of complex projects. Ensure targets are met, and that expectations, budgets, and timelines are aligned in collaboration with the Client Service team.
• Ensure consistently high stakeholder satisfaction, with mutual benefits for clients and AKQA.
• Provide accurate reporting and forecasting of resources, financials, deliverables and timelines; fostering visibility and tracking dependencies.
• Build out AKQA SoW and articulate production workstreams accordingly
• Ensure AKQA clients balance value for money with results.
• Conduct project retro meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of the delivery process
• Production Management
• Manage the production process, from planning and pre-production to shoot management, risk mitigation and post-production.
• Manage all aspects of audio production, including voice-over, final mixes and rights management.
• Oversee production across photography, digital and broadcast video, post-production, social creative activation, and experiential event design.
• Supplier Management
• Able to identify the most appropriate supplier for the required task.
• Ensure outsourced projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Select, pilot, and manage a wide range of third parties, always bearing in mind the company’s value and ensuring that both the company’s and our clients’ interests are respected.
• Maintain a vetted list of approved suppliers.
• Organize and manage any relevant third-party company delegation, putting together protective production contracts as detailed as possible (based on the AKQA existing templates).

• Other

• Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid- and junior-level delivery team members.  Cultivate a positive team environment, promoting proactivity, enthusiasm for client businesses, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• 6+ years of experience, preferably in an agency environment, delivering innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Demonstrate experience working on interactive content production projects including campaign, brand films, photography, and more
• Experience working with Creative teams with the ability to make sound commercial and financial decisions, quickly understand problems, propose solutions, and manage client situations.
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project.
• Ability to inspire, support and understand the interplay between people, processes, and systems.
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
• Be an excellent team player who supports and elevates the project and other team members.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Business-level proficiency in English

At AKQA (part of WPP) we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

The Delivery team is at the heart of every project, ensuring work is delivered to the highest quality, on time, and that clients receive the greatest possible value from their investment. We build strong relationships, champion collaboration, and foster open communication between project teams and clients. AKQA’s process and governance standards are industry-leading, providing the tools, training, and support to make this possible.

Working with globally recognized and highly respected brands, the Project Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle of medium-sized client projects, from initial idea through to successful delivery. You will translate client needs into clear project plans, accurately estimate and budget projects, and effectively manage both the project and the team. This is a client-facing role requiring effective communication and management across all internal disciplines.

Located in Berlin, Germany, as part of the AKQA team, you will work in an environment that fosters a dynamic and meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Lead a diverse range of fast-moving global projects, often involving innovation, complex technology, and intricate organization.
• Successfully deliver high-quality projects, ensuring they are on time and within budget.
• Define what success looks like for each project, in agreement with the client, and ensure the team achieves those goals.
• Identify and tailor the most appropriate project structure for each phase, clearly suggesting the most suitable approach in the project scope.
• Collaborate with team leads to accurately estimate projects based on the most suitable model (e.g., fixed-price, capped time and materials).
• Develop thorough and clear project scopes of work that serve as the foundation for your projects. Define and agree on the scope internally and with clients, ensuring projects are delivered within these agreed boundaries.
• Forecast resource requirements across teams and assist with proactive resource planning.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative and Strategy teams for the successful delivery of campaigns for a variety of German and international brands.
• Utilize AKQA's management information system to effectively create, track, and monitor overall project progress, burn rates, and financial status. Proactively highlight and resolve potential overruns or financial issues.
• Author well-crafted Project Status Reports, ensuring timely submission and accuracy.
• Present and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to internal teams and external clients.
• Manage multiple suppliers, partners, and client teams to ensure optimal outcomes for both clients and AKQA. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress at all times and manage expectations proactively.
• Continuously strive to improve AKQA’s delivery practices, processes, and team efficiency.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Proven experience leading complex projects, such as digital and print marketing campaigns, content production, etc.  
• Previous agency experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• An accomplished communicator who builds confidence with internal teams and earns the trust of clients.
• Able to build strong relationships and achieve results, even under challenging circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with little oversight.
• Possess strong business acumen and sound judgment.
• A customer-focused mindset, unwavering commitment to quality, and a drive to continually improve processes and outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.
• Fluency in English (German is nice to have but not mandatory)
• Strong Excel skills, including understanding of basic formulas.

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At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality brand and communication projects across film, content, digital campaigns, events, and integrated experiences.

As the senior owner of production, this role oversees the entire delivery lifecycle—from concept feasibility and production planning through execution, launch, and post-delivery evaluation—ensuring creative excellence, operational rigor, and commercial success.

Working closely with Creative, Strategy, Client Services, and external production partners, the Production Director ensures that ideas are produced to the highest standard, delivered on time and within budget, while building strong and trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions.
• Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management.
• Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs.　
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues.

Creative Collaboration

• Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans. 
• Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget. 
• Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters.
• Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction. 
• Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs.

Partner & Vendor Management

• Select, brief, and manage external production partners including film production companies, post-production houses, and event vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, manage costs, and ensure compliance with legal, brand, and safety standards. 
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with trusted production partners.

Operational Excellence

• Own production budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope and commercial targets.
• Contribute to proposal development, including production approach, timelines, and cost estimates.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop Producers, Senior Producers, and Production Managers.
• Establish production best practices, standards, and scalable delivery processes.
• Support hiring and team growth as the communications production capability expands.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• 8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects.
• Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in global or multi-market environments.
• Strong understanding of digital, social, and integrated campaign production.
• Experience collaborating with international creative and production teams.