Senior Project Manager

Company: VML
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this client-facing role, you drive end-to-end delivery of digital experiences and brand campaigns for multiple briefs. You’ll lead multi-disciplined teams, manage budgets up to 1M, and ensure on-brief, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. You’ll foster collaboration across teams and mentor junior project managers, taking ownership of major deliverables in a fast-paced, agency environment. This position sits at the intersection of creativity and delivery, contributing to scalable, high-quality work for global clients.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work model with ~4 days in office
  • focus on collaboration and growth
  • equal opportunity employer
  • accommodations during interview process
  • supportive, fast-paced environment
  • career mentorship and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Scope, plan, and deliver end-to-end projects that create exceptional digital experiences and brand campaigns
  • Onboard and lead multi-disciplined teams for success
  • Collaborate with teams to problem-solve and craft solutions
  • Guide agile planning and prioritize work based on capacity
  • Identify risks early, propose mitigations, and escalate when needed
  • Scope projects accurately for robust proposals and SoWs
  • Coordinate with Resource Management for skill-set planning
  • Manage third-party suppliers and external partners
  • Oversee project finances including budgets, burn rates, and margins
  • Create and maintain project artifacts (SoWs, program plans, roadmaps)
  • Collaborate with brand and marketing clients to meet objectives within timelines and budgets
  • Ensure deliverables meet high quality standards
  • Provide regular status updates to senior management on risks and issues
  • Mentor junior project managers and coordinators

Key requirements

  • 5+ years of project management experience in marketing, advertising, or digital agencies
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall in digital contexts
  • Expert in core PM activities and financial metrics (resource and revenue forecasting)
  • Excellent client-facing skills and stakeholder management
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Miro, and MS Office
  • Proactive, collaborative, and ownership-driven mindset
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • negotiation and communication excellence
  • composure under pressure
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Smartsheet

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Posted: October 16th, 2026