WPP

Technology

SeniorProjectManager

$135–185k ~AI est. Dallas, Texas, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Project Manager at WPP. Skills: Program management, AI, Digital transformation, Client engagement. Build internal confidence. Build internal fluency”

What You'll Achieve.

On-time delivery; On-budget delivery; High-impact programs delivery; Stakeholder alignment; Measurable AI adoption; Business impact of AI; Process improvements adoption; Delivery quality improvement; Team efficiency improvement; PMO practice maturity improvement

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Technical problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years program/project management, Complex technology environments experience, Digital transformation initiatives delivery, Product initiatives delivery, Cross-functional technology initiatives delivery, Technical fluency, AI/ML concepts familiarity, Agile delivery approaches expertise, Scrum delivery approaches expertise, Kanban delivery approaches expertise, Iterative delivery approaches expertise, Client-facing skills, Executive presence, Crisp communication, Build trust quickly, Fast-paced environments experience, Ambiguous environments experience

Nice to Have

AI program leadership, Data transformation program leadership, Digital transformation program leadership, Conception through adoption experience, Restaurant experience a plus, Hospitality experience a plus, Miro experience a plus, Microsoft office experience a plus, Slack experience a plus, Confluence experience a plus, Jira/ADO experience a plus, Software engineering background, Data science background, Technical product management background, PMP certification, SAFe certification, Scrum Master certification, Bachelor's degree Business, Bachelor's degree Technology, Bachelor's degree Computer Science

What You'll Do.

Build internal confidence

Build internal fluency

Bridge gap between teams

Ensure teams are heard

Ensure teams are aligned

Ensure teams are moving together

Support technical problem-solving

Collaborate on integrations

Collaborate on system design

Collaborate on technical trade-offs

Demonstrate working knowledge

Identify process streamlining opportunities

Implement process streamlining opportunities

Standardize best practices

Champion continuous improvement

Mentor junior managers

Elevate junior managers

Drive lessons learned

Drive retrospective practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global engineering teams; Client stakeholders; Senior leadership; Product teams; Architecture teams

Communication Scope

Executive presence; Crisp communication; Client-facing; Translate outcomes

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Iterative delivery, Roadmap planning, Risk management

Full Job Description

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. We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager who is equally at home in an executive boardroom, a client-facing workshop, a cross-functional sprint, and a conversation about AI-driven transformation. This is a senior, highly visible role at the intersection of strategy, technology, and delivery — built for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, wears many hats without losing focus, and genuinely believes that the best outcomes happen when smart people are aligned and empowered. You will own and drive the most critical, complex, and high-impact programs across a diverse portfolio — partnering with senior leadership, client stakeholders, global engineering teams, and cross-functional team members to deliver outcomes that move the client's business forward. You will also serve as an organizational champion for AI, helping the team leverage emerging tools and capabilities to work smarter and deliver more value. WHAT YOU WILL DO Program Leadership build internal confidence and fluency where it does not yet exist Technical Fluency & Collaboration Bridge the gap between global technical teams and onshore

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