Program Manager (Health)

Job Overview
The Program Manager at VML Health is responsible for building, coaching, and leading teams to ensure successful delivery of projects across the brand portfolio. He/she will proactively solve problems, manage team dynamics, project financial performance, clearly communicate status, and drive project deliverables to meet deadlines.

What You'll Do

Manage a program of projects for our health clients, including defining project dependencies and prioritization of workload

Continuously monitor project health via resourcing, profitability and burn rates

Work closely with Client Engagement and Delivery teams to architect solutions that best meet client requirements

Become an expert in our health clients’ medical/legal/regulatory review processes

Create and draft scopes of work and change orders

Own resourcing for each project by working closely with discipline leads and resourcing management to determine assignments

Support creation of RFP responses with other teams within VML Health and new business engagement

Manage internal teams and client relationships in alignment with Client Engagement team

Maintain direct client relationships with Product Owners and client management leadership

Responsible for interviewing and hiring recommendations for Project Manager and Senior Project Manager levels

Serve as a key point of contact and liaison for cross-divisional teams, agency peers and management

Who You Are and What You Bring

6+ years of project management experience, including work at a marketing agency and with pharmaceutical brands

Proactive, assertive leadership in problem‑solving, financial success of projects, maintaining timelines, and reducing inefficiencies

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts with productive outcomes

Ability to work across departments with diplomacy and understanding of others’ roles and perspectives

Ability to manage multiple work‑streams efficiently

Extensive team‑management experience for teams of 5+

Systems thinking: view problems in context and align solutions with strategic direction of clients and company

Proactive, adaptable, flexible

Life‑long learner committed to continuous improvement

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to operate under tight deadlines with complex business and technical solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PMP certification preferred

What You'll Need

Proven experience in program management within a marketing agency, focusing on healthcare clients.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively.

Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive benefits: full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision), generous 401(k) match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of salary), various paid time off.

Growth‑minded opportunities: real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, training opportunities through VML and WPP.

Hybrid work model: teams in the office average four days a week with accommodations for flexibility.

Salary Range
$60,000 — $140,000 USD (dependent on location, business needs, level, experience, qualifications).

Equal Opportunity Employer
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. 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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