VML · 1 week ago
Senior Project Manager (CMS)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expVML is a creative agency and consultancy focused on delivering authentic brand impact through a human-first philosophy. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will oversee project delivery, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating project complexities and trade-offs.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Deliver work that is excellent, on time, on budget, and goes beyond the brief. Oversee the entire delivery and execution of projects. Identifies dependencies and the cascading impacts of delays. Leads resource needs and availability across the office and network, working closely with department leads and recruiting
Motivate, direct and challenge teams to produce great work. Establish and manage cross-functional teams across different locations that are collaborative, efficient and high-functioning. Increase efficiency across a group of accounts through effective management of staff resourcing. Oversee staff aggregate bandwidth, utilization, and realization rates, as well as retention and employee relations. Provide solutions for additional temporary resources, new business pitch support, and PTO coverage
Establish and manage project/program communication and process. Leverage existing tools and processes to monitor people and progress. Collaborate with Project and Program needs to ensure the right resources are in place to deliver the work
Responsible for project estimation, building detailed project plans. Collaborate with Delivery leads for resourcing and scoping strategy across portfolio, partnering with finance and account teams. Partner with the Director of Project Management for resourcing strategy across the portfolio, and support Project Managers in resourcing to the scope
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing digital projects in a professional environment- agency or consulting environment preferred
Previous work with common project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Slack/MS Teams
Experience adapting project management in Agile methodologies
SAFe certified or experience working within the SAFe framework, highly recommended
Previous work experience with Azure and GovCloud environments and project focus, highly recommended
Experience with Adobe and AWS strong nice to have
Ability managing direct reports, preferred
Ability to manage a cross-functional project team of 10+
Conscientious and adept at problem-solving through critical thinking
Experience leading team and client meetings
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to flex time management skills based on workload
Strong interpersonal communication skills as a team leader and team player
Flexibility, initiative, dedication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel on occasion for client meetings, trade shows and/or conferences
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
VML
VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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