Senior Project Manager

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver high quality, complex projects. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with the Programme Manager/Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation’s overall success.

Requirements

• Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall 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
• Manage several workstreams successfully
• Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience
• Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives
• Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account
• Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis
• Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders
• Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions
• Set and manage client expectations
• Chair steering committees/meetings/reviews with multiple external stakeholders
• Plan and Co-ordinate discovery workshops with external stakeholders
• Keep up to date with emerging industry practices

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Training opportunities
• Competitive pension
• Medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Social events
• Opportunities to buy and sell holidays
• Family friendly policies
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers