WHO WE ARE:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

VML is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team, supporting one of our key clients in the automotive industry. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing integrated marketing programs, including TV, print, radio, social media, and display initiatives. Our Senior Project Managers are skilled at understanding both the overall project goals and the specific details, taking responsibility for managing expectations with internal teams and clients. You’ll apply your understanding of how to effectively manage and balance project elements to consistently deliver results on time, within budget, and aligned with agreed objectives. This position involves managing full campaign lifecycles, from initial planning to final delivery, and effectively navigating business needs, resource allocation, scheduling, and financial considerations to ensure successful project execution.

• Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery and execution of integrated projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Proactively identify potential dependencies and work to mitigate the impact of any delays. Help align on scope, schedule, assumptions, and pricing for projects, assisting in the creation of Client Proposals and Statements of Work.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate project success. Partner with Account Management to manage project scope, support client relationships, and identify opportunities. Foster a collaborative ’One Team’ approach, integrating account management, creative, production, content/social, finance, and client representatives.
• Process Management: Help define, implement, and refine project communication and processes. Effectively balance opportunities and constraints within complex projects. Utilize existing tools and processes to monitor team performance and project progress and contribute to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Financial Oversight: Support project estimation, financial planning, and profitability. Develop detailed project plans that align with budgetary requirements.