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About the Role

Lead teams to deliver high-quality, complex projects on budget and within a specified timeframe to achieve defined business case benefits. Collaborate closely with the Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to overall organizational success.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Ensure programme goals are reached by keeping workstreams updated on progress and changes
• 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 projects and track potential end dates
• Track resource requests and manage fulfilment of these requests internally or externally
• Develop strong relationships with 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
• Define and implement programme level governance in conjunction with the client
• Manage third party vendors on behalf of the client

Requirements

• Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams (minimum 20 people if in a team management role)
• 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

Skills

• Agile
• Scrum
• Kanban
• Microsoft Office
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Location

• London

Work Type

• Contract
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum 6 years of Project Management experience in Software Application Development
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an Agile environment

Education Level

• Minimum BA/BS degree in information management, marketing, communications, business or related fields

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with exciting brands
• Prioritised career development
• Skill growth opportunities
• Empowerment to make a difference
• Respect for individuality

About the Company

• VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company combining brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth.
• VML is recognized for innovative, human-first, award-winning work for major clients.
• VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies.
• VML operates a global network with 26,000 employees across 55+ markets.
• WPP is a trusted growth partner for leading global brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel.
• WPP utilizes its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help clients navigate change and deliver transformational growth.
• The Enterprise Solutions division houses experts who help organizations deliver outstanding digital experiences across various market routes.
• VML Enterprise Solutions works with major brands and retailers, generating significant annual revenue for clients and partnering with key technology providers.

Equal Opportunity

• WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.
• Committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for career progression.