Digital Senior Project Manager

Job title:

Digital Senior Project Manager

Company

VML

Job description

Who We Are:At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.Who we’re looking for:Reporting into the Programme Director, we are looking for a Digital Senior Proejct Manager. You will be responsible for the delivery of multiple work streams and managing budgets from £1-3m across a variety of briefs, including: Experience Design, Digital Product, Service Design and Innovation.You will be used to working in a supportive, but challenging, fast-paced environment and relish the prospect of taking ownership of the projects you are engaged on.What you’ll be doing:

• Facilitating end-to-end project management, from high level activity planning to final delivery
• Onboard, motivate and set up multi-disciplined project teams for success
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the team and deep in the detail of the work, helping them problem solve & collaboratively craft solutions + deliverables
• Guide the dynamic planning process and delivery of projects, prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team
• Spot warning signs of things going wrong, and provide recommendations or identify the correct point for escalation, to alleviate delivery challenges
• Accurately scope, estimate and define effort for projects, to create proposals and Statements of Work
• Resource management: liaison with RM team on requirements across agency skill base
• Liaison with third party suppliers
• Financial management of projects. Budget management, time and cost reconciliations, burn and pro-active engagement on potential issues
• Make timely decisions, communicate them clearly and action them swiftly
• Actively build relationships with clients – understand the client’s business to be able to have discussions confidently, create solutions to meet their challenges and spot further opportunities for account growth

What we’re looking for:

• Be an effective communicator
• Be a confident self-starter, well organised and self-motivated
• Have exemplary attention to detail
• Have a pragmatic approach, a willingness to listen and adapt
• Ability to think beyond the client brief
• Be a selfless team player who understands the importance of your craft
• Ability to foster strong collaboration with other disciplines

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit , and follow VML on our social channels via , , and .At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit , and follow VML on our social channels via , , and .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 . California residents should read our . 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.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:32:00 GMT

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