Programme Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Net hourly rate (B2B)

Job summary

WPP Enterprise Solutions is seeking a seasoned Programme Manager to lead complex delivery across multiple workstreams in a dynamic ecommerce environment. You will partner with an Account Director to drive productivity, manage risk, and align governance with client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, agile delivery experience, and a track record of multi-vendor coordination within a large enterprise.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams, 20+ people preferred.
• Experience of Account Director tasks such as quarterly reviews, steering committees and budgetary management.
• Experience in software development programme management, ecommerce experience preferred.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management.
• Experience with ecommerce frameworks and hosting solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with agile delivery approaches (Scrum/Kanban) and moving from Waterfall to Agile.
• Experience with multi-vendor management and overseeing third parties.
• Experience managing people and financial budgets in an ecommerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across the programme and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.
• Act as Account Director within the Account to manage client relationships.
• Analyse risks and prepare accurate programme reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance across the start and lifecycle of the programme.
• Develop governance at programme level with the client and manage third party vendors.
• Provide guidance to project managers and line management for several managers.
• Maintain a resource plan and track end dates with functional leads.
• Monitor resource requests and fulfilment, internally or externally.
• Build strong relationships with team members and client stakeholders at all levels.
• Define and implement governance and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Team management

Account Director tasks

Agile delivery

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Multi-vendor management

People & budget management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree in information management, marketing, communications or related fields

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

SVN

Jenkins

Azure

AWS DevOps tooling

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-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.

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 the 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
• 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.
• 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 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 processexclusively 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 outof this feature at any time. Opting out will not impact the outcome of the interview process

In compliance with Polish regulations, WPP 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.

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™

To find out more, visit enterprisesolutions.wpp.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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.

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.

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.