Description
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.
ABOUT THE JOB:
We’re looking for an established and experienced senior/executive individual to lead and drive delivery of all data projects/programs of work for full transformation and growth for VML Data EMEA. As the Delivery Director you will play a key role in shaping VML’s data presence across multiple global accounts. You will be a thought leader passionate about finding the best delivery models and approaches for new business and existing clients across our range of marketing data offerings. This position requires strong leadership skills; instinctive strategic thinking; and a deep understanding of marketing technologies; campaign services; analytics; and trends.
PROFICIENCIES AND CHARACTER:
- Proven track record of leadership in data marketing; business operations; media; tech; e-commerce or related areas preferably in a global consumer brand context.
- In-depth knowledge of data marketing technologies & trends with passion for innovation & creativity.
- Exceptional leadership & team management abilities with capacity to inspire & motivate cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills leveraging data to drive operational decision-making & optimization assessments.
- Experience managing large budgets & delivering measurable business results.
- Excellent commercial aptitude with ability to manage & grow P&L.
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
OPERATIONS AND DELIVERY:
- Accountable for Delivery Management of multiple projects from initiation planning monitoring to completion closure.
- Ensure adherence to Delivery Management Framework while contributing to its development refinement.
- Establish governance action management communication routines mitigating issues risks resolution plans.
- Manage core project areas: Scope—Work closely with project sponsors ensuring business requirements are met outputs fit purpose. Time – Maintain up-to-date accurate schedule tracking tasks milestones. Cost - Manage project cost tracking based on budget forecast actuals/reconciliations. Quality - Oversee quality control assurance aspects including UAT testing phases.
- Produce accurate detailed documentation (project kick-off/briefing deck SOW workbook/estimation spreadsheet meeting reports burn reports…).
- Expert in PM methodologies tools: agile hybrid KANBAN Smartsheet JIRA etc.
ANALYTICS:
- Briefing working closely with technical consultants data analysts dev team oversight analytics stand-ups ensuring proactive response client briefs prioritizing delivering within agreed SLA managing expectations reinforcing internal processes.
- Ensure effective JIRA ticket management processes creating tickets assigning resources triaging prioritizing closing tickets.
- Track-record experience delivering analytic projects SEO SEM technical understanding website analytics major providers (Google Analytics Adobe Analytics).
MARKETING TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING:
Managing data projects major global client portfolio delivering programs (costs timings risks dependencies admin) across strategy analytics opportunities briefing managing consultants outlining opportunities growing account alongside director managing relationships clear communication through effective reporting.
COMMERCIALS AND OPERATIONS:
Lead RFP/RFI’s or projects scoping covering scope resources budget estimation responsible portfolio profitability all projects agency be single point contact maintain customer satisfaction provide regular status updates outstanding issues/risks/resolution plans regarding progress responsible effective operation systems management EMEA region.
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT:
Accountable effective change management on people any new roles impacts teams process any new systems procedures technology platform hardware changes required support change build lead high-performing team fostering cultural change ensure performing at best upskilling training requirements best practice adherence.
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