Project Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking a Project or Account Manager with project management and client management expertise to lead the implementation of a new digital transformation platform for a global client. Highlights: 1. Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for digital transformation 2. Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders 3. Thrive in a complex dynamic global environment #### **Brand:** **VML** #### **Capability:** **Client \& Business Leadership** #### **Location:** **Lisbon****,** **Portugal** #### **Last Updated:** **5/8/2026** #### **Requisition ID:** **16033** ### **Who We Are** VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award\-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate\-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca\-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement \& Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55\+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. **About WPP** WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting\-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world\-class creativity, next\-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. ### ### **Who we’re looking for:** We are looking for a Project Manager or an Account Manager with a blend of detailed project management expertise and client management required to lead the implementation of a new digital transformation platform for a renowned global client. ### **What You'll Do:** * Lead the end\-to\-end project lifecycle, offering strong leadership to cross\-functional teams and maintaining focus on project timelines and milestones for successful solution implementation. * Develop a comprehensive project plan to track progress. * Understand in depth tool capabilities. * Ensure on\-time delivery, within scope, and within budget. * Implement and oversee financial control of the project. * Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. * Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. ### **What you’ll need:** * 3\+ years of experience in managing and implementing consulting or technology focused projects within large organizations * Strong communication skills. * Ability to thrive in a complex dynamic environment, showcasing resilience and agility when navigating complexity. * Experience working with diverse markets on a global scale. * Ability to manage clients and stakeholders. * Familiarity with marketing technologies is a plus. * Past experience in Commerce is a plus. * Proficiency in agile methods such as Scrum and/or Kanban. * Experience with project management tools (Adobe Workfront and AzureDev Ops are a plus). * Innovative problem\-solving mindset. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.