Senior Project Manager

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.

You will work closely with the Programme Manager/Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success. 

• →Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies 
• →Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers 
• →Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors 
• →Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality 
• →Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams 
• →Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate 
• →Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, in order to delivery high quality outputs within agreed timeframes 
• →Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account 
• →Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets 
• →Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert 
• →Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions 
• →Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy. 
• →Chair steering committees/meetings/reviews with multiple external stakeholders 
• →Plan and Co-ordinate discovery workshops with external stakeholders ranging from users to senior levels 
• →Keep up to date with emerging industry practices  

• Proven experience of software development Project Management, eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment 
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management 
• Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines 
• Ability to manage expectations with senior external stakeholders 
• Ability to build relationships with senior external stakeholders 
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking 
• Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle 
• Experience of modern software development practices 
• Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working 
• Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting etc) 
• Solid time management & organisational 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 

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

Permanent only:
We offer a great benefits package including  training opportunities, medical insurance, Dental insurance, Meal cards, social events, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.

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.

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships – all united by our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) 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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