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Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. \nVML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. \nFor more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.\nWho We Are Looking For:\nWe are seeking an Adobe Program Director to lead client initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. 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Build strong stakeholder relationships, facilitate clear and consistent communication, and ensure alignment on priorities, responsibilities, and deliverables. Provide leadership and coordination across project contributors to support effective collaboration and successful execution.\nProcess | Oversee project planning, scope management, timelines, governance, and resource coordination. Manage day-to-day delivery activities, including status tracking, administrative follow-up, change management, risk mitigation, and documentation of lessons learned. Ensure projects adhere to established processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and delivery quality.\nFinancials | Support project forecasting and financial tracking, including budget oversight, resource planning, and reporting as needed. Monitor scope changes and proactively communicate impacts to timelines, effort, and cost. Help ensure projects remain financially sound and aligned to client expectations.\nWork | Lead end-to-end delivery of client projects, ensuring work is executed effectively and issues are resolved in a timely manner. Coordinate across internal and external teams to manage dependencies, address challenges, and maintain project momentum. Uphold a strong standard of quality, accountability, and client service throughout the lifecycle of each engagement.\nWho you are: \nA builder | Process-oriented and an innovator with a strong point of view and distinct voice. Ability and appetite to create and bring people together. Innate ability to marshal people and create gravity around ideas.\nOpen and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive, and we’re working with a lot of unknowns - you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable with ambiguity and encourage collaboration.\nOptimistic and resilient | Dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Provide a balance needed to maintain stamina and positivity. \nEgo-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it’s a mentality that makes the team successful. \nWhat You'll Need:\n8-10+ years of experience in project management, client services, or delivery leadership; PMP and/or Agile certification preferred.\nExperience managing complex client projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment\nStrong familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud, including AEM, AEP, AJO, and/or Workfront\nProven ability to manage scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, and project governance\nExperience building documentation and status reporting\nDemonstrated experience in financial forecasting and budget management\nStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills\nAbility to solve problems proactively and navigate competing priorities\nExperience leading teams and coordinating across internal and external partners\nAbility to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously\nOpen and available for up to 60% travel annually\nThe 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.\n_\n$75,000—$150,000 USD\nWe 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.\nWPP (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. \nWhen you click \"Submit Application\", this will send any information you add below to VML. 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