Program Manager; Health

Responsibilities

• Manage a program of projects for our health clients, defining project dependencies and prioritizing 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/draft scopes of work and change orders.
• Own resourcing for each project by collaborating 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 the Client Engagement team.
• Maintain direct client relationships with Product Owners and client management leadership.
• Responsible for interviewing and making recommendations to hire at the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager levels.
• Serve as a key point of contact and liaison for cross‑divisional teams, agency peers and management.

• 6+ years of project management experience including work at a marketing agency and with pharmaceutical brands.
• Proactive and assertive leadership in problem‑solving, financial success of projects, maintaining timelines, and reducing inefficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of resolving conflict with productive outcomes.
• Ability to work across departments with diplomacy and understanding of others’ roles.
• Ability to manage multiple work‑streams effectively and efficiently.
• Extensive team management skills for teams of 5+.
• Capacity to view problems at a system level and align solutions with strategic direction.
• Proactive, adaptable, and flexible.
• Life‑long learner with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to operate under tight deadlines with complex business/technical solutions.
• Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PMP certification preferred.

• 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.

• Passionate, driven people—culture that champions extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated inclusive community that values positivity, active listening, and creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits offering full spectrum of health coverage options, generous 401(k) match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of salary), and paid time off.
• Growth‑minded opportunities with real‑time feedback, training, and professional development within VML and WPP.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $60,000—$140,000 USD. Individual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. Hybrid work model: teams in the office average four days a week.

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.