Program Manager - Freelance

About the Position

Program Manager - Freelance

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Responsibilities

• Work with internal Process and Project Management teams to drive innovative initiatives, analyze, plan, and implement the delivery solutions that are part of our roadmap and drive cross-brand related projects acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Consult and support and serve as a key pillar to our internal production and account teams as you identify opportunities for streamlining, automating, or implementing efficient processes within VML and for our clients.
• Own and grow the relationship with the counterparts at our clients, such as internal IT groups, Business Leaders, and License Owners and have an active role within VML, with visibility and involvement in the development of new proposals, products, and services.

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Requirements

• Ideally 5+ years of project and delivery management experience in advertising or marketing communications; a minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience managing technical, digital projects, and other 360 campaigns in the Pharmaceutical sector (digital, CLM, CRM, etc.).
• PMP certification is nice to have and successful implementation of Agile a plus.
• Experience of working in (preferably large) agencies on large global accounts.
• Experience in the Health/Pharma space, understanding the unique needs therein.
• Knowledge of the Immunology, Oncology, Cardiovascular Metabolism, Neuroscience, Pulmonary Hypertension, and/or Infectious Diseases and Vaccines or Medical Devices sectors are most welcome.
• Self-driven with proven experience working with multi-disciplinary teams (CX, UX, Tech, Creative, PM/AM) across North American offices.
• Good understanding of emerging web standards, user-centered design, optimization, and search practices.
• Experience with Veeva PromoMats, Vault, and CLM assets a plus.
• Experience with SalesForce Marketing Cloud a plus.
• High EQ and the ability to read what a team needs to help motivate them.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Availability to travel within the US and to other Wunderman Thompson MSC offices.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary: $70-$95 USD.
• A hybrid work approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week.
• A competitive benefits package.

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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.