.Department: Project Management & DeliveryExpertise: TechnologyLocation: Lisbon, Portugal Last Updated: 6/13/2024 Who We Are:At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.Programme Manager with eCommerce experience needed to join our team, here at VML Enterprise Solutions.The opportunity:Programme Manager required to deliver complex eCommerce solutions to leading brands. We require capable individual with significant project and programme management experience as well as experience in managing large scale accounts.What you'll be doing:You will be responsible for the management of several project managers to ensure project reporting is undertaken, collaborating on issue and risk management and escalating issues as required to the appropriate level.Working in a fast paced and highly responsive environment the candidate must be a highly competent Programme Manager with excellent communication and decision-making skills.What we want from you:Experience in software development Project Management experience, with experience eCommerceExcellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.Accurate and detailed Programme level reportingExperience of managing people and financial budgets (including programme budgeting, monitoring financials etc.) ideally in an eCommerce environmentExperience of overseeing 3rd parties.Minimum of five years' experience working in an Agile environmentWorking knowledge of Agile frameworks: Scrum and KanbanProven track record of working with organisations moving from Waterfall to Agile delivery approachesStrong leadership skills with experience of managing and mentoring other project managers.Strong time management & organisational skills.Excellent communication and relationship management skillsGood commercial knowledge, experience of contract negotiations would be advantageous
