Technical Project Manager

1 week ago

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland VML South Africa Full time
Technical Project Manager (12-Month FTC)VMLDepartment: Client & Business LeadershipLocation: Helsinki, FinlandLast Updated: 4/9/2025Requisition ID: 9788Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Technical Project Manager will be based in Helsinki and will lead the delivery of website and CMS projects with named Finnish customers. This is a fixed-term employment from August 2025 to June 2026 to cover our current project manager who will go on maternity leave.

The role of the Technical Project Manager is to plan, document, execute and deliver CMS and technical projects of varying scale and complexity, ensuring adherence to strict schedules and keeping within budget. The Technical Project Manager will need to be self-sufficient and must possess a solid understanding of both the Project Lifecycle and Project Management best practices. The role will work closely with other team members across geographies to set high standards, ensure knowledge transfer and support the development of the individual team members.

Key Responsibilities:Project Management:
  • Manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project scope, budget, and quality standards.
  • Lead the management of projects of varying scale by developing robust plans, managing budgets, monitoring progress, executing delivery and continued adoption.
  • Manage internationally distributed project resources, ensuring project objectives and goals are communicated and understood, and roles & responsibilities are defined and accepted.
  • Troubleshoot and coordinate resolutions to issues related to the delivery of the project.
Technical Expertise:
  • Possess a strong understanding of CMS systems. Experience in marketing automation is a plus.
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with project objectives.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project teams.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Client Relationship Management:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring their satisfaction.
  • Effectively communicate project status, progress, and challenges to clients.
  • Manage client expectations and address their concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Offshore Team Management:
  • Manage and coordinate offshore project teams based in other European countries.
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment for offshore team members.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting their professional development.

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.

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