Senior Project Manager

A Senior Project Manager with a technical background required to join our eCommerce Team. You will be expected to lead one or more Agile team(s) in the delivery of bespoke development projects as well as operational improvements, often in very challenging timescales. You also have excellent knowledge & experience of Agile teachings, approaches, behaviours and be capable of helping both teams and the wider organisation to address the dysfunctions that may result from teams and others misinterpreting, ignoring or rejecting Lean and Agile values and principles. 

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

Please send over your CV in English 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Effectively run complex projects using Agile methodologies 
• Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers 
• Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors 
• Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality 
• Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams 
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate 
• Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, to deliver high quality outputs within agreed timeframes 
• Focus on improving delivery processes 
• Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert 
• Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions   
• Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy 
• Chair meetings/reviews with multiple stakeholder requirements 
• Keep up to date with emerging industry practices            

What we want from you: 

• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management   
• Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines  
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking  
• Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle  
• Experience of modern software development practices  
• Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working  
• Experience of managing stakeholders  
• Solid time management & organisational skills  
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy  
• Relevant Project Management qualifications 

What we can offer you: 

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. 

We offer a great benefits package including hybrid working that works for everyone, social events, training opportunities, medical and dental insurance, life assurance, meal cards and much more. 

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, which name WPP as a “Leader” in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. As the world’s most advanced and largest creative company, VML’s global network is powered by 30,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.   

AT VML Commerce & Technology: 

Our commerce and technology division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer