Consulting Manager

About VML

VML 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 & 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.

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Who We’re Looking for:

A manager/team leader to join a multidisciplinary team of consultants, developers, data analysts, experience designers, and loyalty/CRM specialists.

An experienced problem-solver with a passion for untangling complex business problems and crafting elegant solutions.

An exceptional communicator who can translate complex analyses into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage project teams and stakeholders effectively.

Demonstrated autonomy, ownership, and self-responsibility.

Driven by the opportunity to make a real impact, excited about helping businesses thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.

What You’ll Do:

You will lead complex engagements that drive growth, customer transformation, loyalty, commerce, and digital experiences: owning client relationships, orchestrating delivery, and turning analysis into clear, actionable strategies.

Manage multiple project and proposal teams effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables that exceed client expectations.

Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team, fostering growth among strategists, designers and innovators.

Our projects are mostly focused on growth, marketing and customer transformation, loyalty, commerce, (digital) transformation and experiences, customer and marketing analytics

Lead the analysis of complex business challenges, leveraging strategic thinking to develop robust diagnoses and actionable solutions.

Build and maintain trust-based relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal leadership, understanding their unique needs and providing insightful recommendations.

Plan and oversee a broader set of projects, demonstrating autonomy, ownership, and self-responsibility.

Provide seasoned expertise and guidance to consulting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

Present information clearly and concisely, conveying insights and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Who You Are:

A seasoned problem-solver with a passion for untangling complex business problems and crafting elegant solutions.

An exceptional communicator who can translate complex analyses into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage project teams and stakeholders effectively.

Driven by the opportunity to make a real impact, excited about helping businesses thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.

What You’ll Need:

Qualifying for this role means that you must have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

• More than 5 years of experience in a reputable consulting firm, with a proven track record of delivering impactful projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis and trend identification.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis and presentation.

Bonus points if you have:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas (highly relevant): customer and marketing, commerce, loyalty, or consultancy support to technology projects.

• Sales and market opportunities orientation enhanced by negotiation abilities.

• Proficiency in additional languages beyond Portuguese and English, particularly Spanish, French, or German.

• Proven ability to thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• A commitment to continuous learning and development.

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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.

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.

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