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Programmer Manager with extensive experience (including managing small programmes of work) needed to join our team.

The opportunity

You will lead teams to deliver high quality, complex project(s) on budget and within a specified timeframe to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case. You will work closely with the Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organization's overall success.

Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English.

Please send over your CV in English.

What you’ll get to do

Accountable for all delivery across the programme
Carries out Account Director responsibilities within the Account to manage and maintain the client relationship
Analyse, evaluate, and overcome programme risks, and produce accurate programme reports for management and stakeholders
Maintain organisational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance, including the creation and implementation of ways of working at the start of a programme
Create and implement effective ways of working at the start of the programme and ensure these are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle
Track and manage dependencies between projects and workstreams, creating programme level plans to ensure these are addressed
Ensure programme goals are reached by keeping the workstreams updated on progress and any changes that need to be made.
Provide support and guidance to project managers within your account and line management for several project managers outside of your account.
Maintain a resource plan showing resource commitment across the projects and keep track of potential end dates in association with functional lead personnel
Track resource requests and manage fulfilment of these requests internally or externally as appropriate
Develop strong relationships with the team members and client stakeholders at all levels
Work with the client to understand their vision and plan the programme of work to successfully achieve that vision to the greatest effect
Define and implement programme level governance in conjunction with the client
Manage third party vendors on behalf of the client

What you should have

Experience in managing multiple teams across different workstreams. As a minimum, if in a team management role, this should be at least 20 people
Experience of working on Account Director tasks such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Steering Committee Meetings and budgetary management
Experience of software development Programme Management experience, ecommerce experience ideally within a retail environment.
A good understanding of the software development lifecycle & release management
Some previous experience of eCommerce frameworks and hosting solutions
Understanding of cloud/on prem. Infrastructure
Proven track record in the successful delivery of an ecommerce migration/Re-platform
Strong stakeholder management skills
Excellent negotiation skills & an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact & diplomacy
Exposure to medium to large scale fixed price project delivery
Experience in multi-vendor management
Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including programme budgeting, monitoring financials etc.) ideally in an eCommerce environment
Experience of overseeing 3rd parties
Some experience of code management tools such as git, bit bucket, svn
Interested in the implementation of Jenkins, git or other release pipeline tools
Excellent risk management skills
Experience working in an Agile environment
Proven track record of working with organisations moving from Waterfall to Agile delivery approaches
Working knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum and Kanban
Effective leadership skills with experience of managing other project managers.
Strong time management & organisational skills.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Good commercial knowledge, experience of contract negotiations would be advantageous.
Software Application Development related Project management experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

You will collaborate with our UK project team, so we’ll need you to be available until 18:00 PL

Bonus points if you have

Experience of working with the Magento eCommerce platform
A developer background or programming qualification is advantageous but not essential
Knowledge of Azure and AWS DevOps Tooling
Minimum BA/BS degree with a major in information management, marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is an advantage

What we can offer you

We offer net hourly rate for B2B cooperation ranging from 170 - 230 PLN , dependent on your skills and experience.

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.

We lead with Heart , fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage , inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

Learn more about us on our LinkedIn page , visit our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram WPP Poland .

How we use AI in the recruitment process:

To ensure more focused and engaging conversations, we leverage AI in our recruitment process exclusively for secure, objective note-taking , never for evaluative judgments. This allows our team to be fully present with you. You are always welcome to request a transcript of these notes or opt out of this feature at any time. Opting out will not impact the outcome of the interview process

In compliance with Polish regulations, VML Enterprise Solutions is committed to fostering a transparent and ethical work environment. We encourage reporting of any potential irregularities or misconduct. For detailed information on our whistle-blower policy and reporting procedures, please refer to our dedicated document .

WPP Enterprise Solutions is part of WPP , the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

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The gross salary for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This range reflects our broader group’s compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role, our offer will be determined within this range based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

In addition to the salary range provided, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. While specific details may vary by agency, typical benefits often include: private medical care, professional development opportunities, training programmes and flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Some agencies may offer additional benefits .

Poland Pay Range

170 zł —230 zł PLN

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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