Programme Manager

VML Enterprise Solutions; Poznań; On-site; PLN 234,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Professional development opportunities

Training programmes

Job summary

VML Enterprise Solutions in Poznań, Poland, seeks a Programmer Manager to lead multiple delivery teams, drive complex software programmes, and collaborate with UK teams. The role requires extensive agile experience, strong stakeholder and vendor management, and a track record in ecommerce projects.

The position is full-time, based in Poland, with English-language selection processes. You will oversee governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to realise clients’ visions and

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple teams across different workstreams (min ~20 people).
• Experience in Account Director tasks such as QBRs, Steering Committee, budget management.
• Software development programme management with eCommerce experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and release management.
• Experience with eCommerce hosting and frameworks.
• Understanding of cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering ecommerce migration/re-platform.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with multi-vendor management and overseeing third parties.
• Experience in managing people and budgets in an ecommerce environment.
• Familiarity with code management tools (Git, Bitbucket, SVN).
• Interest in Jenkins, Git, or release pipeline tools.
• Excellent risk management skills.
• 3+ years in Agile environments; experience moving from Waterfall to Agile.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Kanban; strong leadership of PMs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery across the programme.
• Manage client relationship and Account Director responsibilities.
• Analyse risks, produce programme reports for management.
• Maintain satisfaction, quality, and performance standards at programme start and ongoing.
• Create and implement standard ways of working at programme start and throughout lifecycle.
• Track dependencies and develop programme-level plans.
• Ensure progress updates and changes are reflected across workstreams.
• Provide guidance to project managers within and outside your account.
• Maintain resource plans and track end dates with functional leads.
• Track and fulfil resource requests, internally or externally.
• Build relationships with VML team members and client stakeholders.
• Work with client to realise their programme vision and align governance.
• Define programme-level governance with client; manage third-party vendors.

Skills

Team leadership

Programme management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Multi-vendor management

Release management

Code management tools

CI/CD tools

Jenkins

Git

Bitbucket

SVN

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

SVN

Jenkins

Azure

AWS DevOps tooling

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Who We Are

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-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.

Programmer Manager with extensive experience (including managing small programmes of work) needed to join our team.

The opportunity

You will lead teams to deliver high quality, complex project(s) 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 organization's overall success.

Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English.

What you’ll get to do

• Accountable for all delivery across the programme
• Carries out Account Director responsibilities within the Account to manage and maintain the client relationship
• 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 you should have

• Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams. As a minimum, if in a team management role, this should be at least 20 people
• Experience of working on Account Director tasks such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Steering Committee Meetings and budgetary management
• Experience of software development Programme Management experience, ecommerce experience ideally within a retail environment.
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management
• Some previous experience of eCommerce frameworks and hosting solutions
• Understanding of cloud/on prem. Infrastructure
• Proven track record in the successful delivery of an ecommerce migration/Re-platform
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent negotiation skills & an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact & diplomacy
• Exposure to medium to large scale fixed price project delivery
• Experience in multi-vendor management
• Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including programme budgeting, monitoring financials etc.) ideally in an eCommerce environment
• Experience of overseeing 3rd parties
• Some experience of code management tools such as git, bit bucket, svn
• Interested in the implementation of Jenkins, git or other release pipeline tools
• Excellent risk management skills
• Minimum of three years' experience working in an Agile environment
• Proven track record of working with organisations moving from Waterfall to Agile delivery approaches
• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum and Kanban
• Effective leadership skills with experience of managing other project managers.
• Strong time management & organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Good commercial knowledge, experience of contract negotiations would be advantageous.
• Software Application Development related Project management experience (min 6 years) .
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

You will collaborate with our UK project team, so we’ll need you to be available until 18:00 PL

Bonus points if you have

• Experience of working with the Magento eCommerce platform
• A developer background or programming qualification is advantageous but not essential
• 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 is an advantage

What we can offer you

We offer net hourly rate for B2B cooperation ranging from 170 - 230 PLN, dependent on your skills and experience.

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 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.

Learn more about us on our LinkedIn page, visit our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram WPP Poland.

How We Use AI In The Recruitment Process

To ensure more focused and engaging conversations, we leverage AI in our recruitment process exclusively for secure, objective note-taking, never for evaluative judgments. This allows our team to be fully present with you. You are always welcome to request a transcript of these notes or opt out of this feature at any time. Opting out will not impact the outcome of the interview process

In compliance with Polish regulations, VML Enterprise Solutions is committed to fostering a transparent and ethical work environment. We encourage reporting of any potential irregularities or misconduct. For detailed information on our whistle-blower policy and reporting procedures, please refer to our dedicated document.

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.

The gross salary for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This range reflects our broader group’s compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role, our offer will be determined within this range based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

In addition to the salary range provided, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. While specific details may vary by agency, typical benefits often include: private medical care, professional development opportunities, training programmes and flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Some agencies may offer additional benefits.

Poland Pay Range

170 zł - 230 zł PLN

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.