Senior Project Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands&nbsp;that drive growth. Guided by a&nbsp;<strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100.&nbsp;VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&amp;m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&amp;s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&amp;e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;#WeAreVML.</p></div><p></p> <h3><strong>The Role:</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking a strategic-thinking <strong>Senior Project Manager</strong> with proven experience delivering creative, engaging digital ecosystems, products, and services.</p> <p>In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for the delivery of multiple workstreams and managing budgets (ranging from £100k to £1m+) across a variety of briefs. You will own projects from brief through to final delivery—ensuring client needs are met on brief, on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.</p> <p>You will create a collaborative, inclusive environment for multi-disciplined teams to succeed. With a minimum of 5+ years' agency experience, you thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment and relish the prospect of taking end-to-end ownership of major deliverables. You are a detail-obsessed project leader who loves creating great work.</p> <h3><strong>What you will be doing:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>End-to-End Delivery:</strong> Scope, facilitate, and deliver end-to-end projects that create exceptional creative digital experiences and brand campaigns.</li> <li><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Setup:</strong> Onboard, motivate, and set up multi-disciplined project teams for success.</li> <li><strong>Hands-on Problem Solving:</strong> Work shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, delving deep into the details to help problem-solve and collaboratively craft solutions.</li> <li><strong>Agile Planning:</strong> Guide the dynamic planning process and delivery of projects, prioritizing work based on team capacity and capability.</li> <li><strong>Risk &amp; Issue Mitigation:</strong> Proactively identify warning signs of potential issues, provide actionable recommendations, and escalate appropriately to navigate delivery challenges.</li> <li><strong>Scoping &amp; Proposals:</strong> Accurately scope effort for projects to create robust proposals and Statements of Work (SoWs).</li> <li><strong>Resource Allocation:</strong> Manage resources effectively, liaising with Resource Management on agency skill-set requirements.</li> <li><strong>Supplier &amp; Partner Coordination:</strong> Coordinate seamless delivery with third-party suppliers and external partners.</li> <li><strong>Financial Management:</strong> Oversee project financials including budget tracking, time and cost reconciliations, burn rates, EAC, margins, and proactive risk mitigation.</li> <li><strong>Project Documentation:</strong> Develop all key project artifacts including SoWs, program plans, and interactive roadmaps.</li> <li><strong>Client &amp; Stakeholder Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with brand and marketing client teams to ensure project objectives are met within agreed timelines and budgets.</li> <li><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Ensure all project deliverables meet the agency's highest quality standards.</li> <li><strong>Senior Reporting:</strong> Provide clear, regular updates to senior management on project status, key risks, and emerging issues.</li> <li><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Act as a mentor, guiding junior project managers and coordinators within the Delivery department.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years of proven experience in Project Management—preferably within a marketing, advertising, or digital agency environment—leading complex, end-to-end integrated and digital projects.</li> <li><strong>Methodologies:</strong> Strong working knowledge of various delivery frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) within digital marketing and technology.</li> <li><strong>Core PM &amp; Financial Skills:</strong> Expert core project management skills, including drafting project artifacts, managing external/internal stakeholders, resource forecasting, revenue forecasting, and financial metrics.</li> <li><strong>Client Management:</strong> Exceptional client-facing skills with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships while managing creative development, strategy, and production workflows.</li> <li><strong>Communication &amp; Negotiation:</strong> Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.</li> <li><strong>Composure Under Pressure:</strong> Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li><strong>Tooling Expertise:</strong> Proficiency with industry tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Miro, and MS Office.</li> <li><strong>Mindset &amp; Ownership:</strong> Proactive, energetic, collaborative, and hungry to take ownership of significant pieces of business with strategic oversight.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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