About the Position

IT Project Lead

Brand: The Cocktail

Capability: Technology & Innovation

Location: Madrid, Spain

Requisition ID: 15911

About the Company

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First 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. 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.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager specialized in IT to lead and coordinate software development projects. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of technological solutions, from the planning phase to implementation and subsequent follow-up. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software development cycles, agile methodologies, and leadership skills to manage technical teams and work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality, and established budgets.
Define clear objectives for each project phase and create a detailed plan that includes timelines, resource allocation, and key control points.
Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and design teams to align technical and functional project goals.
Serve as the primary contact between the technical team and project stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing changes in requirements or expectations.
Implement agile (Scrum, Kanban) or hybrid methodologies to optimize team communication and efficiency.
Identify and mitigate risks at each project stage, adapting the plan as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
Conduct reviews and evaluations of completed projects to document key learnings and improve future processes.
Oversee technical project documentation and ensure that the code and developed solutions meet quality and security standards.
Ensure project alignment with the company's strategic objectives and client needs.

Requirements

Proven experience of more than 4 years in end-to-end project management of software engineering or application development in consulting firms.
Technical knowledge in software technologies (e.g., web development, mobile applications, databases, APIs, etc.).
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, ideally in agile environments.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders, from developers to executive directors.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar.
Ability to solve problems creatively and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
Desirable: Project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, or similar) and knowledge of agile development methodologies.
Strong organizational skills and results orientation.

Nice to Have

Jira
Asana
Trello
PMP
Scrum Master

We Offer

Flexibility in working hours.
25 days of vacation per year + Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve if they fall on a weekday.
Hybrid model, full remote or on-site.
Personalized career plan and continuous training.
Improve your English level with training classes.
No dress code. Come to work as you please.
Exclusive discounts and time for your growth.
Access to Cobee.
Initiatives to support maternity and policies of equality and diversity.

Next Steps

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Apply for the position and the People team will take a look at your CV. If it matches what we're looking for, you'll receive a call to get to know each other better and we'll tell you more about The Cocktail and the role.

Our selection processes usually have around two or three interviews, and we may want to see you in action and propose a technical challenge at some point.

Join Us

At VML, we are committed to fostering a totally inclusive work environment that is rewarding and conducive to professional development. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, and we strive to recruit a diverse list of candidates to help us achieve this goal. We will be happy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who need accommodation to use or access VML's career site or to fully participate in the application process. If you need an accommodation to complete your application or any other aspect of our recruitment process due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department or send an email to (HR contact) to request it.

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IT Project Lead

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