Senior Technical Project Manager

VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead technical teams and manage releases across complex client environments. You will work with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and robust governance.

You will drive project plans, risk mitigation, and RAID processes while coordinating multiple third‑party vendors and internal specialists. The role emphasizes Agile/Waterfall delivery and continuous improvement in a dynamic, AI‑assisted

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development projects and complex programs.
• Ability to read logs, assess risk, and guide technical investigations.
• Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Release and technical reporting for project deliverables, architecture and release pipelines.
• Manage project plans and provide detailed reporting to track progress.
• RAID log management and escalation for the project.
• Identify technical risks and provide mitigation options.
• Coordinate internal technical specialists and stakeholders.
• Lead and inspire the team to meet objectives and drive improvements.

Skills

Project management

Software development

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Cloud technology

CI/CD

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS degree in information management or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Bitbucket

SVN

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

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 modernisation, 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.

Senior Project Manager experienced managing technical teams and releases across complex client environments 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
• 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

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.

We lead withHeart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower yourBrainsfor innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we championCourage, 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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At WPP Enterprise Solutions

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 modernisation, 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. We have received distinction as a leader in Commerce Services and CX Strategy Consulting by the Forrester Wave™

WPP Enterprise Solutions 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.

About WPP

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.