Junior Programme Manager (US hours) in London

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where AI is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets.

As a Junior Programme Manager, you will lead teams to deliver high quality, complex projects on budget and within a specified timeframe to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case. You will work closely with the Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success. This role requires alignment with US working hours (typically 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM), with occasional flexibility needed to support client requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for all delivery across the programme.
• Analyse, evaluate, and overcome programme risks, and produce accurate programme reports for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain organisational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance, including the creation and implementation of ways of working at the start of a programme.
• Create and implement effective ways of working at the start of the programme and ensure these are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and manage dependencies between projects and workstreams, creating programme level plans to ensure these are addressed.
• Ensure programme goals are reached by keeping the workstreams updated on progress and any changes that need to be made.
• Provide support and guidance to project managers within your account and line management for several project managers outside of your account.
• Maintain a resource plan showing resource commitment across the projects and keep track of potential end dates in association with functional lead personnel.
• Track resource requests and manage fulfilment of these requests internally or externally as appropriate.
• Develop strong relationships with VML team members and client stakeholders at all levels.
• Work with the client to understand their vision and plan the programme of work to successfully achieve that vision to the greatest effect.
• Define and implement programme level governance in conjunction with the client.
• Manage third party vendors on behalf of the client.

What we want from you:

• Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams, ideally with at least 20 people.
• Experience of software development and programme management, preferably in an eCommerce environment.
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management.
• Proven track record in the successful delivery of an eCommerce migration/re-platform.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience in multi-vendor management and managing people and financial budgets.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in an Agile environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience of working with the Magento eCommerce platform.
• A developer background or programming qualification.
• Knowledge of Azure and AWS DevOps Tooling.
• Minimum BA/BS degree with a major in information management, marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas.

What we can offer you:

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