Project Manager - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - VML

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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.

We are in search of a Project Manager to join the Creative Operations team. In this position, you will work closely with Creative Operations leads and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to plan, track, manage and drive all steps in the project lifecycle. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet. To be successful in this role, embracing change and being adaptable while understanding the business is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to best practices and processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Creative Operations and Account Management teams to extract accurate, actionable detail from high-level strategic plans.
• Lead day-to-day management of core Creative teams and channel-specific planning processes in order to anticipate campaign and creative support and forecasted timing.
• Troubleshoot and propose solutions for project or resourcing obstacles.
• Ensure that projects launch on-time, deliver to expectation, within scope and on budget.
• Assess, resource and budget projects from creative grooming meetings.
• Keep yourself, creative partners and stakeholders organized while prioritizing a wide scope of projects.
• Manage expectations internally regarding resourcing, timelines, risks, reviews and approvals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple internal teams.
• Support business and marketing goals by providing strategic partnership throughout project life cycles.
• Maintain effective and consistent upwards communication with the Account Management and Creative teams on assigned projects and focus areas.
• Practice critical thinking in navigating cross-functional processes and risk resolution.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of Creative project management in a Marketing environment.
• Experience building and maintaining Project Management materials, such as status documents, resourcing plans, and schedules is required.
• Experience with Project Management tools (such as workflow software, resource planning, project dashboards, etc.) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of enterprise tools (Google Docs, MS Office, MS Project..).
• Experience working in an Agency or related Marketing team setting is preferred.
• Experience in traditional advertising media (Broadcast, OOH, Print, Direct Mail) and full funnel marketing is a plus.
• Experience with Audio, TV and Broadcast work is a plus.
  
  

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.

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