Programme Manager

Vmlenterprisesolutions; Faro; Híbrido; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

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Medical insurance

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Meal cards

Social events

Family friendly policies

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Resumo da oferta

WPP Enterprise Solutions seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead complex, multi‑team initiatives from initiation through delivery in a hybrid setup. You will partner with the Account Director to hit budget and timeline targets while maximizing business benefits.

You will steer risk management, governance, vendor relations and cross‑functional coordination with stakeholders across the client and WPP teams.

Qualificações

• Experience managing multiple teams across different workstreams, incl. 20 people or more.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle & release management.
• Proven track record delivering ecommerce migrations / re-platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in multi-vendor environments and budget management.
• Proficient in Agile, Scrum and Kanban frameworks; able to move from Waterfall to Agile.

Responsabilidades

• Own delivery across the programme and ensure alignment with business case benefits.
• Analyse risks, produce reports for management and stakeholders.
• Establish and implement ways of working and governance at programme start.
• Create programme level plans and manage dependencies across workstreams.
• Guide project managers and manage resource planning and end-dates.
• Maintain relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Oversee third parties and vendor relationships.
• Track progress, adjust plans, and ensure goals are met.

Conhecimentos

Team management

SDLC

ecommerce migration

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Budget management

Third parties

Risk management

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Contract negotiations

Project management

MS Office

English proficiency

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Programme Manager with extensive experience including experience managing small programmes of work needed to join our team

The opportunity:

You 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 work closely with the Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for all delivery across the programme
• 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 WTC 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 we want from you:

• Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams. As a minimum, if in a team management role, this should be at least 20 people
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Permanent only
We offer a great benefits package including training opportunities, medical insurance, Dental insurance, Meal cards, social events, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.

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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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.