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Project Manager

VML

Department: Project Management & Delivery

Location: Austin, TX, United States

Who 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. 

Who 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 into communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager who is passionate about research, managing projects, data analytics, brand insights, and creative strategy.

What you'll be doing:

  • Partner with the research team to analyze data and extract actionable insights
  • Support creative strategists in additional research, analysis, and building narratives
  • Strategize product launches, campaign refreshes, ESG initiatives, and customer stories
  • Collaborate with key leaders to define annual plans, campaign visions, etc.
  • Be a partner to creative teams supporting them through their creative concepting and execution stages
  • Track the status of multiple in-flight research projects and proactively escalate as needed to ensure timely completion
  • Ensure timely collection of required research inputs such as media plans, creative, messages, etc.
  • Post completed reports to MS Teams and SharePoint sites including adding tags and updating other document properties
  • Create simple charts in PowerPoint using data collected from quantitative research projects
  • Set up meeting invites with internal stakeholders and/or research agencies

 

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, data analysis, brand insights, and creative strategy.
  • Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Detail oriented; Big picture + Critical thinker.
  • Aces at data analysis AND expertly applies those learnings to impact final output.
  • Excellent at managing multiple projects and timelines, with precision & patience.
  • Build strong relationships with different experts.
  • Experienced Excel and PowerPoint user.
  • Familiarity with marketing campaigns including media plans is a plus
  • Natural storyteller

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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.
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$70,000—$140,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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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 Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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.