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Junior Programme Manager
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Junior Programme Manager
VML Enterprise Solutions
Role Description Junior Programme Manager with proven experience including overseeing small-scale programmes to join our team. The opportunity: - 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. - 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 VML 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. Qualifications - Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams (minimum 20 people if in a team management role). - Experience of software development Programme Management, ecommerce experience ideally within a retail environment. - 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. - 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. - This role requires alignment with US working hours (typically 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM), with occasional flexibility needed to support client requirements. Benefits - Opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world. - Prioritisation of your career development and help to grow your skills. - Empowerment to make a difference and respect for individuality. - Cultural values designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage. Company Description VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. - Recognized for 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. - Celebrated as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services, and Marketing Measurement & Optimization. - VML Health is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. - Global network powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets. - Principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
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