Who We Are
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign's Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. 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.
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Senior Project Manager required to join our Team!
The opportunity
You'll encourage strong relationships with your team and have the ability to talk, at a technical level, with developers and senior technical team members (e.g., technical architects, solution architects etc). You will follow best practices in development standards and coding reviews through having a good understanding of branching strategies, development standards and coding reviews through having a good understanding of branching strategies, development principals and CI/CD.
What you'll be doing
- 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 co-ordinate 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, organise and manage the build of new infrastructure environments
- Co-ordinate 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 organisation maintains a positive image and provides a high-quality service
- Manage 3rd party product vendors, environments, and client technical resources
What we want from you
- Extensive experience in software development Project Management, supply chain and logistics experience ideally within a retail environment.
- Understanding of Ecommerce experience is nice to have but this role mainly works on the logistics and supply chain system delivery
- 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, bit bucket, svn
- Understanding of GitHub or other release pipeline tools
- Managing 3rd parties
- Strong time management & organisational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Relevant Project Management qualifications
- A developer background or programming qualification is advantageous but not essential
- 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
What we can offer you
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Senior Technical Project Manager in London employer: Wundermanthompson
At VML, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions creativity and innovation. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you'll have the chance to collaborate with top-tier talent while enjoying comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages growth. Located in vibrant cities like London, you will be part of a global network that values your contributions and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on leading brands worldwide.
