Senior Project Manager

Who We Are

At VML, Human First is our guiding creative philosophy: we create value for people first, knowing this drives authentic and sustainable brand impact. We are a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

We connect Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce to craft unified, emotionally resonant consumer journeys.

Our 26,000 people across 50-plus markets are the heart of our company. Their perspectives, local expertise, and cultural insights drive creativity and innovation, making talent our most critical competitive advantage.

VML is seeking a Senior Project Manager, a strategic and seasoned leader who excels in critical thinking and problem‑solving across complex, multi‑faceted projects. Our Senior Project Managers are adept at understanding both the big picture and the granular details, taking ownership of setting and exceeding expectations with internal teams and clients. They possess a deep understanding of how to strategically manage and negotiate trade‑offs to consistently deliver results on time, within budget, and aligned with agreed objectives.

Senior Project Managers have extensive experience managing full campaign life cycles, from initial scoping to final delivery, and confidently navigate and prioritize business needs, resource allocation, scheduling, and financial considerations to ensure the successful execution of all project aspects. This individual will be instrumental in supporting one of our tech clients, overseeing their social media content development.

• Work | Spearhead the delivery of exceptional work that is delivered on time and within budget, and pushes creative boundaries. Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery and execution of social media content development from the onset of strategy development through creative concepting and production. Proactively identify dependencies and mitigate the impact of potential delays. Drive alignment on scope, schedule, assumptions, and pricing for projects, effectively translating these into compelling Client Proposals and Statements of Work.
• People | Inspire, mentor, and direct cross‑functional teams to produce award‑winning work. Partner with Account Management to strategically manage scope, cultivate client relationships, and identify new business opportunities. Foster a collaborative ‘One Team’ approach, integrating account management, strategy, creative, production, finance, and client representatives.
• Process | Define, implement, and optimize project/program communication and processes. Expertly balance opportunities and constraints within complex projects. Champion the use of existing tools and processes to effectively monitor team performance and project progress, while also identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Financials | Take ownership of project estimation, financial planning, and profitability. Develop detailed project plans that align with budgetary requirements and maximize ROI.

• Strategic Leader | Influences and inspires teams without direct authority, fostering a culture of shared accountability and excellence. Drives projects from initial ambiguity to clear, actionable strategies. Possesses an innate ability to marshal resources, galvanize teams, and usher innovative ideas.
• Builder | Expertly navigates the complexities of people, processes, and systems to drive seamless collaboration. Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset coupled with a strong business acumen. Proactively brings people together to achieve common goals and build lasting relationships.
• Detail‑Oriented | Exhibits a sharp attention to detail balanced with the ability to see the big picture and drive strategic initiatives. Creates team environments that are collaborative, comfortable, and encouraging, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exceptional Communicator | Possesses excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Proactively identifies and resolves challenges, demonstrating a ‘yes, and why not’ attitude. Ability to effectively communicate consistently‑changing deadlines to multiple internal…