IT Project Lead
About the job
- More than 4 years of end-to-end project management experience in software engineering or application development within consulting firms.
- Technical knowledge of software technologies, such as web development, mobile applications, databases, and application programming interfaces.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, ideally in agile environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple stakeholders, from developers to executive directors.
- Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar tools.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills and a results-oriented approach.
- Plan, execute, and supervise software development projects, ensuring compliance with established timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
- Define clear objectives for each project phase and create a detailed plan including schedules, resource allocation, and key control points.
- Collaborate with development, quality assurance, DevOps, and design teams to align the technical and functional objectives of the project.
- Act as the primary contact between the technical team and project stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing changes to requirements or expectations.
- Implement agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, or hybrid methodologies to optimize team communication and efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate risks at each project stage, adapting the plan as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations of completed projects to document key lessons learned and improve future processes.
- Supervise project technical documentation and ensure that developed code and solutions meet quality and security standards.
- Ensure project alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and client needs.
- Certification in project management, such as Project Management Professional or Scrum Master.
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
About the company
Wunderman Thompson blends creative advertising, data-driven consultancy, and technology to drive growth for brands. It delivers creative campaigns and brand strategies, uses data and insights to help businesses transform, and offers technology solutions such as WaterLight, a product that converts salt water into electrical power. The company earns revenue through project-based fees, retainers, and performance-based incentives. It differentiates itself with an integrated approach that combines creativity, data, and technology, backed by global clients and award-winning work. Its goal is to help ambitious brands grow by delivering measurable, impactful results.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VML won Kohl's digital transformation work, signaling sticky enterprise demand in 2025.
- Healthcare and B2B remain strong; VML cites these as core growth categories.
- VML kept winning awards in 2026, including Gold at the ANDY Awards.
What critics are saying
- WPP cut hundreds of jobs in 2026, with VML employees notified directly.
- The FTC and eight states sued WPP in April 2026 over ad-buying practices.
- VML's brand is gone; integration into VML creates execution risk and identity drift.
What makes Wunderman Thompson unique
- Wunderman Thompson lives on inside VML, uniting commerce, data, and creative scale.
- VML combines 30,000 people across 64 markets, giving global delivery depth.
- WPP Open gives VML proprietary AI tooling with OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation