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Programme Manager
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Programme Manager wanted to join our team in Portugal.
The opportunity:
You will lead teams to deliver high quality, complex projects on budget and within a specified timeframe to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case. You'll work closely with the Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success.
What you’ll get to do:
- Accountable for all delivery across the programme
- Analyse, evaluate, and overcome programme risks, and produce accurate programme reports for management and stakeholders
- Maintain organisational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance, including the creation and implementation of ways of working at the start of a programme
- Create and implement effective ways of working at the start of the programme and ensure these are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle
- Track and manage dependencies between projects and workstreams, creating programme level plans to ensure these are addressed
- Ensure programme goals are reached by keeping the workstreams updated on progress and any changes that need to be made.
- Provide support and guidance to project managers within your account and line management for several project managers outside of your account.
- Maintain a resource plan showing resource commitment across the projects and keep track of potential end dates in association with functional lead personnel
- Track resource requests and manage fulfilment of these requests internally or externally as appropriate
- Develop strong relationships with VML team members and client stakeholders at all levels
- Work with the client to understand their vision and plan the programme of work to successfully achieve that vision to the greatest effect
- Define and implement programme level governance in conjunction with the client
- Manage third party vendors on behalf of the client
What you should have:
- Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams. As a minimum, if in a team management role, this should be at least 20 people
- A good understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management
- Proven track record in the successful delivery of an ecommerce migration/Re-platform
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent negotiation skills & an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact & diplomacy
- Exposure to medium to large scale fixed price project delivery
- Experience in multi-vendor management
- Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including programme budgeting, monitoring financials etc.) ideally in an eCommerce environment
- Experience of overseeing 3rd parties
- Excellent risk management skills
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in an Agile environment
- Proven track record of working with organisations moving from Waterfall to Agile delivery approaches
- Working knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum and Kanban
- Effective leadership skills with experience of managing other project managers.
- Strong time management & organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Good commercial knowledge, experience of contract negotiations would be advantageous.
- Software Application Development related Project management experience (min 6 years) .
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Minimum BA/BS degree with a major in information management, marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is an advantage
What we can offer you:
Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.
Permanent only:
We offer a great benefits package including training opportunities, medical insurance, Dental insurance, Meal cards, social events, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.
Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.
We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.
AT VML Enterprise Solutions
Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.
We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.
As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
#LI-EMEA #LI-HYBRID
WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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Senior Project Manager
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Senior Project Manager required to deliver high quality, complex projects.
The opportunity
You will work closely with the Programme Manager/Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success.
What you’ll get to do
- Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
- Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers
- Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors
- Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality
- Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams
- Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate
- Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, in order to delivery high quality outputs within agreed timeframes
- Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account
- Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets
- Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert
- Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions
- Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy.
- Chair steering committees/meetings/reviews with multiple external stakeholders
- Plan and Co-ordinate discovery workshops with external stakeholders ranging from users to senior levels
- Keep up to date with emerging industry practices
What you should have
- Proven experience of software development Project Management, eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment
- A good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management
- Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines
- Ability to manage expectations with senior external stakeholders
- Ability to build relationships with senior external stakeholders
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking
- Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle
- Experience of modern software development practices
- Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working
- Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting etc)
- Solid time management & organisational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Relevant Project Management qualifications
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Minimum BA/BS degree with a major in information management, marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is an advantage
What we can offer you
Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.
Permanent only:
We offer a great benefits package including training opportunities, medical insurance, Dental insurance, Meal cards, social events, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.
Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.
We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.
AT VML Enterprise Solutions
Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.
We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.
As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
#LI-EMEA #LI-HYBRID #LI-JS1
WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Ready to apply?
Apply to VML Enterprise Solutions