Project Manager

Posted:
12/13/2024, 4:49:23 AM

Location(s):
Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
Remote

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. 

Project Manager needed to join our team on a contract basis, here at VML Enterprise Solutions.

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.   

Experience working in business change and transformation projects and part of large programmes is essential. 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Project Management responsibility for the project life cycle in an agile or iterative environment 
  • Produce accurate weekly progress reports internally and externally 
  • Accurately report on the financial status of the project, tracking time spent and expected forecast to complete. 
  • Confidently interact with senior management and business stakeholders providing accurate and credible information. 
  • Inspire and lead teams with little project change experience  
  • Motivate the team to achieve individual and team objectives  
  • Run effective project meetings, including stand-ups, project planning and estimation sessions, showcases and periodic lessons learned sessions   
  • 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

What we want from you:

  • Proven experience of software development Project Management experience  
  • Working knowledge of Agile frameworks, in particular Scrum and Kanban  
  • Working knowledge of iterative project delivery 
  • Excellent experience and knowledge of business change 
  • Demonstrate a good experience of stakeholder engagement and management 
  • Experience of business transformation 
  • Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines  
  • Experience of leading and managing teams 
  • Experience of managing 3rd parties  
  • Experience of managing internal teams 
  • Good understanding of agile and iterative ways of working 
  • Strong time management & organisational skills  
  • Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy

What we offer:

  • Salary depending on presented skills: 14000-19000 PLN monthly (B2B contract) 
  • Fully remote job as well as possibility to visit our 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. 

We are a part of VML Enterprise Solutions. Learn more about our us on dedicated social media: Instagram VML Enterprise Solutionsour LinkedIn page and YouTube channel. 

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

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