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Social Project Manager

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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3>
<p>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 &amp; 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.</p>
<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>
<p>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 <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p class="p1">We are looking for a detail-obsessed and digitally-savvy Project Manager who is passionate about bringing innovative social media campaigns to life. As a Social Project Manager at VML, you will be at the heart of our creative process, owning the end-to-end delivery of social-first projects for world-leading brands. You will be the central point of coordination, working across VML departments to deliver work that is on brief, on time, on budget, and exceeds client expectations. If you are a team player, a problem solver, and a great communicator with a passion for the ever- evolving world of social media, we want you on our team. You will be instrumental in creating a collaborative and inspiring environment for your teams to succeed.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What you will be doing:</strong></p>
<p class="p1">As a Project Manager with a social focus, you will be responsible for the following:</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Manage the end-to-end delivery of social media campaigns, from creative concepting through to execution, reporting, and analysis.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Collaborate closely with social strategists, content creators, community managers, and paid media specialists to ensure cohesive project execution.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Develop and manage detailed project timelines, content calendars, and resource plans specifically for fast-paced, social-first projects.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Oversee the production of all social assets, including video, static imagery, and copy, ensuring they meet platform specifications and creative best practices.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Act as the main point of contact for clients on all social project-related matters, providing regular updates on progress, performance, and budget.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Create, manage, and own all project documentation, from initial estimation and Statement of Work (SoW) to RAID logs and weekly status reports.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Manage project financials, ensuring accurate budget tracking, reporting, and resource forecasting for the entire project lifecycle.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Drive team communication and collaboration, ensuring a seamless workflow between internal teams and external partners.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Ensure all social content is compliant with brand guidelines, legal requirements (including GDPR), and platform policies.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Successfully wrap up projects, ensuring all key learnings about creative performance and process are shared with the wider team to inform future work.</p>
<p class="p1"> </p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Proven experience in a Project Management role, ideally within a fast-paced marketing, creative, or social agency.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Demonstrable experience managing social media campaigns (organic and paid) from conception to completion.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> A deep understanding of the social media landscape, including key platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, etc.), emerging trends, and content formats.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Experience working with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com) and social media management platforms (e.g., Sprinklr, Sprout Social).</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Excellent core project management skills, including scoping, financial tracking, resource management, and stakeholder communication.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> A proactive, energetic, and collaborative attitude, with a passion for problem-solving and getting things done.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You'll be curious about new trends, promoting an environment where ideas flow and expertise are shared.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Experience with managing influencer marketing campaigns would be a bonus.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  <a href="https://www.vml.com/" target="_blank">www.vml.com</a>, and follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/vml_global?lang=en">X</a>.</span></span></p>
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