Project Manager - German Speaking

About WPP

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 WPP.com.

Are you a proactive Project Manager with a passion for digital solutions? Can you see yourself managing the very best direct marketing solutions for one of our big international clients? Would you like to join an agency that supports you to be your best? If yes, then VML MAP could be for you! We are looking for a person with experience in project management and the hunger to deep dive into projects for our growing list of clients. 

What will your day look like?

In your role, you will get to collaborate across the best of both worlds. You will primarily work directly with the client’s internal Marketing team in the German market, as well as key stakeholders across the broader marketing organization and third-parties engaged by the client. In our office in Copenhagen you will work with competent teammates and coordinate with Project Managers within the team, as well as Data Specialists and Designers to ensure seamless project delivery. We are a flat organisation that loves promoting and growing the talents of our people, and many of our people have been at the agency a decade or longer. 

More specifically, your tasks include: 

• Developing CRM campaigns 

• Translating goals, ideas and visions into a creative brief for the Designers

• Collaborating with PMs, data specialists and designers, as well as client' stakeholders

• Communicating and managing client relationships and expectations excellently

• Developing campaign, plans and budgets 

• Proactively ensuring that obstacles are mitigated, and project risks are minimized 

• Consistently meeting project deadlines as well as ensuring continuous progress 

• Being a daily sparring partner to your colleagues

Who are you going to work with?

In your role you will get to collaborate across the best of both world: You will primarily work directly with the client’s internal Marketing team in the German market, as well as key stakeholders across the broader marketing organization and third-party partners engaged by the client. In our office in Copenhagen, you will work with competent teammates and coordinate with Project Managers within the team, as well as Data Specialists and Designers to ensure seamless project delivery. We are a flat organisation that loves promoting and growing the talents of our people, and many of our people have been at the agency a decade or longer. 

What do you bring to the table?

You are an easy-going person with a proactive and positive mindset. You work to deliver the best possible outcomes despite any challenges that may arise. As you will be working directly with the client embedded in their marketing team while sitting with us in the Copenhagen office you should be comfortable navigating different worlds/ business goals and able to manage multiple priorities, personalities and priorities. 

In addition, you have: 

• 1+ years of experience being a digitally focused project manager, CRM Marketing Manager or similar  

• Great communication skills in English and German

• Collaborative mindset and ability to translate between different teams

• Strong stakeholder management & communication

• Organizational & attention to detail skills

• An interest in working with CRM strategy, data, technical projects 

• The competence, confidence and self-discipline to manage deadlines and keep track of projects proactively

A leader in personalized customer experiences

VML MAP is a world-leading Centre of Excellence that helps businesses humanize the relationship between the brand and the customer through hyper personalization at scale, marketing automation and CRM. With the brain of a consultancy, the heart of an agency and the power of technology and data, we work with some of the world's most admired brands to help them on their transformation journey to becoming truly customer-centric. Together, we are 1000 + technology specialists, data scientists, strategic thinkers, consultants, operations experts, and creative minds from 55+ nationalities.

A global network

We are part of the global VML network that encompasses more than 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 60+ markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.

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WPP (VML MAP) 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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