Senior Project Manager (Content Systems) - Poland

VML South Africa; Katowice, Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 207,000 - 276,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

VML South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Content management or DXP experience to join our eCommerce Team on a contract basis in Poland.

You will lead complex, agile projects, coordinate multiple workstreams, manage budgets, and mentor junior PMs, delivering high-quality solutions for global brands.

This role offers a hybrid work setup in Poland with competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven software development Project Management experience.
• eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment.
• Hands-on experience on web content management (CMS) or DXP projects (e.g., Optimizely, Contentful, Adobe AEM, Sitecore, Umbraco).
• Experience gathering requirements for content architecture, page templates, component libraries, editorial/publishing workflows, or content migrations.
• 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 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project Management

Agile

CMS/DXP

eCommerce

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Project Management qualifications

Tools

Optimizely

Contentful

Adobe AEM

Sitecore

Umbraco

Job description

Who We Are

VML 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. VML 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.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Senior Project Manager with Content management or DXP experience and 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
• Hands‑on experience on web content management (CMS) or Digital Experience Platform (DXP) projects (e.g., Optimizely, Contentful, Adobe AEM, Sitecore, Umbraco, or similar).
• Experience gathering requirements for content architecture, page templates, component libraries, editorial/publishing workflows, or content migrations.
• 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

What we offer

We offer net hourly rate for B2B cooperation ranging from 150 - 200 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.

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 Range150 zł—200 zł PLN

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) 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.

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.

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