Programme Manager

VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions; Faro, Lisboa, Porto; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Training opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Meal cards

Social events

Family friendly policies

Retail discounts

Resumo da oferta

WPP Enterprise Solutions seeks a seasoned Programme Manager to lead complex, ecommerce migration projects with multiple teams across regions. You will align with Account Directors, manage risks, and ensure governance and reporting to achieve business benefits.

You will drive delivery standards, manage vendor relationships, and coach project managers while fostering strong client partnerships and a results-oriented culture.

Qualificações

• Experience managing multiple teams across different workstreams (min 20 people).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management.
• Proven track record delivering an ecommerce migration/re-platform project.
• Excellent negotiation skills & diplomacy.
• Experience managing people and budgets in an ecommerce environment.
• Experience overseeing 3rd parties.
• Minimum 3 years in an Agile environment; moving from Waterfall to Agile.
• Working knowledge of Scrum and Kanban.
• Effective leadership of other project managers.
• Strong time management & organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management.
• Commercial awareness; contract negotiations advantageous.
• 6+ years of Software Application Development project management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• BA/BS degree in a related area is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead delivery across the programme and ensure on-budget, on-time outcomes.
• Analyse risks and produce programme reports for stakeholders.
• Establish and implement programme governance and ways of working.
• Track dependencies and maintain programme level plans.
• Develop resource plans and manage allocations across projects.
• Maintain relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Guide project managers within and outside the account.
• Monitor and adapt to changes in project scope and timelines.
• Collaborate with vendors and third parties as needed.

Conhecimentos

Team management

SDLC & release mgmt

Ecommerce migration

Negotiation

Budget management

Vendor management

Agile experience

Waterfall to Agile

Scrum

Kanban

Leadership of PMs

Time management

Communication

Commercial awareness

6+ years PM

MS Office

English fluency

Bachelor's degree

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Faro, Portugal; Lisbon, Portugal; Porto, Portugal

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
• Excellent negotiation skills & an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact & diplomacy
• Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including programme budgeting, monitoring financials etc.) ideally in an eCommerce environment
• Experience of overseeing 3rd parties
• 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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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.