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Project Manager (FMCG)

wundermanthompson
Kuala Lumpur22h ago

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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>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 &amp; 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.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Who we are looking for:</span></strong></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">The Project&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;the project’s strategic alignment, delivery and&nbsp;ultimately&nbsp;activating&nbsp;value&nbsp;for VMLY&amp;R&nbsp;clients. The Project Manager translates marketing and business owner goals&nbsp;and&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;into effective,&nbsp;scalable&nbsp;and user-centric digital experiences. The Project Manager is an expert&nbsp;in digital platforms and experiences. He/she leads a team of digital experts from various fields (research, user experience, creative, technology) to solution and deliver innovative and compelling projects for a wide variety of clients. His/her&nbsp;participates&nbsp;in the design and development&nbsp;of digital and product strategies, discovery and user studies, support of creative and technology processes, product launch and even the ongoing support and continuous optimisation of the product.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Key Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Management projects through&nbsp;delivery within&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;tolerance&nbsp;time,&nbsp;cost&nbsp;and quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Identify, assess, manage&nbsp;project&nbsp;risks&nbsp;and&nbsp;develop and execute mitigation strategies</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure project documentation is complete and up to date</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Manage the estimation process for work effort to deliver solution requests</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure solution meets requirements and manage stakeholder expectations through concise and effective project communications</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What we are looking for</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Passionate about the digital media industry</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Minimum of 3 years of experience in the digital media industry</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong understanding of&nbsp;leading&nbsp;digital platforms and technologies</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong&nbsp;understanding of project management and digital media processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Proven experience in applying the Scrum&nbsp;methodology&nbsp;and&nbsp;(ideally)&nbsp;Scrum Certification</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Proven experience in traditional project management approaches (e.g., PMP, Prince 2)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Well&nbsp;exposed to areas of digital commerce, mobile, media and analytics</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong communications skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Independent with strong leadership and time management skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  <a href="https://www.vml.com/" target="_blank">www.vml.com</a>, and follow along on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/vml_global?lang=en">X</a>.</span></span></p> <p>When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vml.com/recruitment-privacy-policy">Recruitment Privacy Policy</a>. California residents should read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vml.com/california-recruitment-privacy-notice">California Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>. 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.</p></div>

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