Project Manager - Poland

twentysix; Katowice; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

twentysix is seeking a Project Manager with a technical background to join our eCommerce team on a contract basis in Poland. You will lead complex, high-quality projects using Agile methodologies, coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders to deliver on budget and schedule.

You will collaborate with the Programme Manager/Account Director to drive productivity and value, while guiding junior PMs and managing client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven software development Project Management experience.
• eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment.
• Proven experience managing re-platforming projects and owning the cutover process.
• Proven experience with scope control within project delivery.
• Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Run complex projects using Agile methodologies.
• Provide solutions to issues and blockers to keep work flowing.
• Produce accurate status reports on milestones, risks, and deliverables for stakeholders.
• Manage multiple workstreams and interdependencies between them.
• Lead and inspire teams, including those with less Agile experience.
• Mentor Junior Project Managers within the account.
• Oversee project budgets and resource planning.
• Maintain relationships with senior management and client teams.

Skills

Project Management

eCommerce experience

Re-platforming projects

Scope management

Agile delivery

Budgeting & finance

Leadership

English communication

Education

Project Management certifications

Job description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, 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 human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Project Manager with a technical background required to join our eCommerce Team on a contract basis.

An experienced Project Manager who leads teams to deliver high quality, complex projects on budget and within a specified timeframe to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case. You will work closely with the Programme Manager/Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success.

Please note that this job is a B2B contract position located in Poland.

What you’ll be doing

• Effectively run complex projects using Agile methodologies
• Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers
• Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors
• Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality
• Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate
• Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, to deliver high quality outputs within agreed timeframes
• Focus on improving delivery processes
• Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account
• Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets
• Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert
• Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions
• Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy
• Chair meetings/reviews with multiple stakeholder requirements
• Keep up to date with emerging industry practices

What we want from you

• Proven software development Project Management experience,
• eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment
• Proven experience managing re-platforming Projects and owning the cutover process
• Proven experience of scope control within project delivery
• Proven experience working on eCommerce platform projects, delivering change to external stakeholders
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management
• Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking
• Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle
• Experience of modern software development practices
• Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working
• Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting etc)
• Solid time management & organisational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Relevant Project Management qualifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English