VML is a leading agency that combines creativity and technology to deliver innovative solutions. They are seeking a Project Manager who will oversee project delivery, manage expectations, and ensure collaboration among teams to meet project objectives within budget and on time.
Responsibilities
- Deliver work that is excellent, on time, on budget and goes beyond the brief
- Oversee the entire delivery and execution of projects
- Identify dependencies and impacts of delays
- Gain alignment on the scope, schedule, assumptions and price for projects with an ability to effectively translate these to Client Proposals and Statements of Work
- Motivate, direct and challenge teams to produce great work
- Partner with Account Management to manage scope and identify opportunities
- Ensure a collaborative ‘One Team’ approach comprising of, account management, production, content/social, finance and client representatives
- Establish and manage project/program communication and process
- Balance the opportunities and constraints within a given project
- Leverage existing tools and processes to monitor people and progress
- Responsible for project estimation, planning and profitability
- Build detailed project plans in accordance with budget
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience managing projects in an agency or consulting environment
- Experience working on social and brand is a plus
- Experience working with common project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
- Conscientious and adept at problem-solving through critical thinking
- Comfortable in client meetings, tailoring communications based on audience and level (technology, creative, finance, client, or vendor)
- Ability to meet high standards for quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
- Passion to learn the inner workings of the business and be part of a team
- Ability to scope projects accurately, prioritize time well and juggle multiple projects with little to no supervision
- Ability to communicate coherently and sensitively with clients, vendors and staff members
Benefits
- Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
- Variety of paid time off offerings
Company Overview
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. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.vml.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
VML has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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