Programme Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a <strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a> #WeAreVML.</p></div><h3>Programmer Manager with extensive experience (including managing small programmes of work) needed to join our team. </h3> <h3>The opportunity</h3> <p>You will 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 will work closely with the Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organization's overall success.</p> <p> </p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please send over your CV in English.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3>What you’ll get to do</h3> <ul> <li>Accountable for all delivery across the programme</li> <li>Carries out Account Director responsibilities within the Account to manage and maintain the client relationship</li> <li>Analyse, evaluate, and overcome programme risks, and produce accurate programme reports for management and stakeholders</li> <li>Maintain organisational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance, including the creation and implementation of ways of working at the start of a programme</li> <li>Create and implement effective ways of working at the start of the programme and ensure these are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle</li> <li>Track and manage dependencies between projects and workstreams, creating programme level plans to ensure these are addressed</li> <li>Ensure programme goals are reached by keeping the workstreams updated on progress and any changes that need to be made.</li> <li>Provide support and guidance to project managers within your account and line management for several project managers outside of your account.</li> <li>Maintain a resource plan showing resource commitment across the projects and keep track of potential end dates in association with functional lead personnel</li> <li>Track resource requests and manage fulfilment of these requests internally or externally as appropriate</li> <li>Develop strong relationships with the team members and client stakeholders at all levels</li> <li>Work with the client to understand their vision and plan the programme of work to successfully achieve that vision to the greatest effect</li> <li>Define and implement programme level governance in conjunction with the client</li> <li>Manage third party vendors on behalf of the client</li> </ul> <h3>What you should have</h3> <ul> <li>Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams. As a minimum, if in a team management role, this should be at least 20 people</li> <li>Experience of working on Account Director tasks such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Steering Committee Meetings and budgetary management</li> <li>Experience of software development Programme Management experience, <strong>ecommerce experience</strong> ideally within a retail environment.</li> <li>A good understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management</li> <li>Some previous experience of <strong>eCommerce</strong> frameworks and hosting solutions</li> <li>Understanding of cloud/on prem. Infrastructure</li> <li>Proven track record in the successful delivery of an <strong>ecommerce</strong> migration/Re-platform</li> <li>Strong stakeholder management skills</li> <li>Excellent negotiation skills & an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact & diplomacy</li> <li>Exposure to medium to large scale f