We are VML Enterprise Solutions - a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.   

The opportunity:

A Project Manager with proven experience who leads teams to deliver high quality projects on budget and within a specified timeframe and experience in implementing websites across markets and Business Units.

What you'll get to do:

• Overseeing and maintaining rollout cadence: Ensure the timely delivery of website rollouts and aligning with the yearly expectations.
• Managing timelines and deliverables: Coordinate with internal teams, developers, and Business Units to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitoring the technical build: Oversee the development team’s progress to ensure adherence to technical specifications and functionality requirements.
• Setup and testing: Collaborate with Business Units to ensure the setup is aligned with their needs, overseeing user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensuring all issues are addressed before launch.
• During this phase, the Embed team is involved to initiate the go-live process, ensuring a smooth transition to the next phase.
• Assist the Product Owners and Programme Manager to align on the commitments for each quarter ahead of the Programme Increment Events.
• Produce accurate weekly progress reports internally and externally
• Confidently interact with senior management and business stakeholders providing accurate and credible information.
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience
• Motivate the team to achieve individual and team objectives
• Run effective sprint ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning and estimation sessions, showcases and sprint retrospectives
• Support the efficient flow of work by the team(s), helping them remove obstacles and make improvements so that sprint goals are met.
• Issues and Risks identification, mitigation, and resolution, seeking advice/support where needed
• Build customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions
• Set and manage client expectations, keeping them informed, particularly when resolving issues.
• Keep up to date with emerging industry practices and focus on improving the delivery processes
• Conduct weekly meetings with the Business Units to discuss progress, address concerns, and align on expectations.
• Hold technical meetings as necessary to resolve issues, clarify requirements, and ensure all technical aspects are on track.
• Provide monthly programme updates to stakeholders, summarizing progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.

What you should have:

• Proven experience of software development Project Management
• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks, in particular Scrum and Kanban
• Experience in delivering successful rollouts for eCom projects
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management
• Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Experience of managing 3rd parties
• Good understanding of agile delivery technique and lean ways of working
• Strong time management & organisational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Relevant Agile Project Management qualifications

You will collaborate with our UK project team, so we’ll need you to be available until 18:00 PL time. 

What we offer:

• Salary depending on presented skills: 14000-19000 pln/month (B2B contract) 
• Fully remote job as well as possibility to visit ourr offices in Poznań, Katowice and Bydgoszcz 
• Work equipment with delivery to your door 
• Opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world 

Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English. 

Please send over your CV in English. 

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