Senior Project Manager

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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 project s. 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 Managemen, 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 a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events

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