Senior Project Manager-Digital (Website, Platforms) at VML · Detroit

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. VML is in search of a SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – DIGITAL (Website, Platforms) What you’ll do: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, developers, content strategists, SEO specialists, marketing) to manage website development projects and content initiatives. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for website builds, redesigns, content migrations, and ongoing content updates. Define project scope and objectives, breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks and deliverables. Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement solutions to ensure projects stay on track and within budget. Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders, providing regular updates and reporting on project status. Ensure quality assurance throughout the website development and content creation process. Manage content calendars and workflows, ensuring timely publication of high-quality content. Who you are: Excellent communicator: Clearly communicate technical and non-technical information to various stakeholders. Collaborative leader: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and effectively manage project teams. Agile and adaptable: Thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving project requirements. Strategic thinker: Understand the broader business goals and align website and content strategies accordingly. Organized and detail-oriented: Maintain meticulous organization and attention to detail in all aspects of project management. Proficient in project management tools and software: Expert-level proficiency in project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) and content management systems (CMS). What you’ll need: 3-5 years of experience in web project management or content management: Demonstrated experience managing website development projects, content creation workflows, and/or content migrations. Proven track record of successful website launches or content initiatives: Provide examples of successfully completed projects, highlighting key achievements and results. Understanding of website development lifecycle and content strategy: Demonstrate a strong understanding of web design principles, development processes, content strategy best practices, and SEO. Technical proficiency: Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, AEM), HTML, CSS, and website analytics tools. Experience with website accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus. Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze website data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to improve website performance and content engagement. Client management experience (if applicable): Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships, presenting project updates, and managing client expectations. Agency experience (preferred, but not essential): Experience working within an agency environment or a similar collaborative setting. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details. _ $60,000—$140,000 USD 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. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. 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