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About the Role

Senior Project Manager experienced managing technical teams and releases across complex client environments required to join our Team! You'll encourage strong relationships with your team and have the ability to talk, at a technical level, with developers and senior technical team members. You will follow best practices in development standards and coding reviews through having a good understanding of branching strategies, development principals and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

Release and technical reporting regarding project/account technical deliverables, architecture and release pipeline
Management of project plans and detailed reporting to ensure efficient tracking of the project
RAID log management and escalation for the project
Identify technical risks and issues & provide mitigation options to achieve resolution
Knowledgeably communicate with stakeholders (internal/external) including chairing technical meetings as required
Manage and co-ordinate Internal technical specialists
Lead and inspire the team to achieve individual and team objectives
Ensure the technical team(s) complete what is expected of them successfully and suggest improvements to processes as required.
Define, plan, organise and manage the build of new infrastructure environments
Co-ordinate high quality technical solutions, on time, via effective time management
Help implement and benchmark the introduction of AI into SDLC.
Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
Oversee releases across pre-production and production environments, demonstrating an understanding of dependencies between client systems.
Implement technical governance according to the client’s needs
Build customer confidence by understanding their needs & delivering first class solutions
Set and manage client expectations, addressing issues in a respectful and timely manner and ensuring the organisation maintains a positive image and provides a high-quality service
Manage 3rd party product vendors, environments, and client technical resources

Requirements

Extensive experience in software development Project Management
Supply chain and logistics experience ideally within a retail environment
Understanding of Ecommerce experience is nice to have but this role mainly works on the logistics and supply chain system delivery
Ability to read log files, draw conclusions and direct further technical investigation
Working with Cloud Technology for Back End and React/Node for Front End
Understanding of cloud/on premise infrastructure
A basic understanding of Terraform - at a level you can engage with technical teams
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Legacy AWS applications
Defining, managing and delivering to customer expectations within strict deadlines
Full knowledge of the project lifecycle and experience of various project development methodologies (including Agile, Incremental and Waterfall)
Comfortable with complex technical environments and legacy systems integration
Experience of code management tools such as git, bit bucket, svn
Understanding of GitHub or other release pipeline tools
Managing 3rd parties
Strong time management & organisational skills
Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
Relevant Project Management qualifications
A developer background or programming qualification is advantageous but not essential
Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Skills

Branching strategies
Development principals
CI/CD
Agile
Waterfall
Cloud Technology
React
Node
Google Cloud Platform
AWS
Terraform
git
bit bucket
svn
GitHub
Microsoft Office
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Minimum BA/BS degree with a major in information management, marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is an advantage

Benefits

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

About the Company

VML 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.
In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions.
VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

Equal Opportunity

WPP (VML) 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.