UK remote
Project Manager
About this role
Who We Are VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First 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.
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. For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML. The Role We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join our clients Activation team at VML.
The team comprises of client engagement from Account Executive level to Managing Partner level as well as project management, overseen by the Programme Director. The role will support the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns (with a focus on but not limited to social and digital) across our clients portfolio, services and markets. You will play a central role in coordinating people, processes and workflows to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, within scope and governance processes and to a high standard.
Working across a pan-European stakeholder group, you will help drive operational excellence, collaboration and delivery consistency across campaign development, production and activation. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of integrated marketing campaigns and activation projects. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports and action trackers. Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned.
Monitor project risks, dependencies and delivery milestones, proactively resolving issues where possible. Support campaign production, localisation and rollout across European markets. Manage project finances, reporting, approvals and governance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and delivery efficiency including embracing tech tools and AI. Skills required Experience managing integrated marketing, content or campaign projects in an agency or client-facing environment.