Senior Technical Project Manager

About the Position

Senior Technical Project Manager

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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.

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Responsibilities

• Release and technical reporting regarding project/account technical deliverables, architecture, and release pipeline
• Management of project plans and detailed reporting to ensure efficient tracking of the project
• RAID log management and escalation for the project
• Identify technical risks and issues & provide mitigation options to achieve resolution
• Knowledgeably communicate with stakeholders (internal/external) including chairing technical meetings as required
• Manage and coordinate internal technical specialists
• Lead and inspire the team to achieve individual and team objectives
• Ensure the technical team(s) complete what is expected of them successfully and suggest improvements to processes as required
• Define, plan, organize, and manage the build of new infrastructure environments
• Coordinate high-quality technical solutions, on time, via effective time management
• Help implement and benchmark the introduction of AI into SDLC
• Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Oversee releases across pre-production and production environments, demonstrating an understanding of dependencies between client systems
• Implement technical governance according to the client’s needs
• Build customer confidence by understanding their needs & delivering first-class solutions
• Set and manage client expectations, addressing issues in a respectful and timely manner and ensuring the organization maintains a positive image and provides a high-quality service
• Manage 3rd party product vendors, environments, and client technical resources

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Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development Project Management, supply chain, and logistics experience ideally within a retail environment
• Ability to read log files, draw conclusions, and direct further technical investigation
• Working with Cloud Technology for Back End and React/Node for Front End
• Understanding of cloud/on-premise infrastructure
• A basic understanding of Terraform - at a level you can engage with technical teams
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Legacy AWS applications
• Defining, managing, and delivering to customer expectations within strict deadlines
• Full knowledge of the project lifecycle and experience of various project development methodologies (including Agile, Incremental, and Waterfall)
• Comfortable with complex technical environments and legacy systems integration
• Experience of code management tools such as git, bitbucket, svn
• Understanding of GitHub or other release pipeline tools
• Managing 3rd parties
• Strong time management & organizational 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

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Nice to Have

• Understanding of Ecommerce experience
• A developer background or programming qualification

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We Offer

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritize 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.

Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains, and Courage.

• We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
• We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
• And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

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Hybrid Work Environment

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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