Senior Technical Project Manager

VSI (Voice & Script International)

Want to join a global company that brings the world together by producing premium media content in over 80 languages worldwide? VSI provides language localisation and media services to the biggest brands in streaming and media entertainment. Headquartered in London, VSI consists of a global network of state-of-the-art studio facilities that use the world's best voice acting talent to tell the stories of our most watched movies and television series. VSI works across a wide range of media sectors from streaming platforms, traditional broadcast television, theatrical releases and gaming.  Job Summary  As part of the Global Studio Operations team, the Senior Technical Project Manager provides senior operational and technical support across studio production, with a strong focus on the project management of AI-enabled studio services spanning dubbing, AD and VO. This role focusses on cross-functional initiatives from scoping and business case through implementation, delivery and post-launch optimisation, ensuring that AI-supported workflows are operationally robust, commercially viable and aligned with creative, technical and quality standards. Acting as a key partner to production, technical, development and commercial stakeholders, the role drives tooling adoption, service readiness, process design, risk management and continuous improvement across the global studio ecosystem. Key Responsibilities  * Lead the end-to-end project management of AI-enabled studio services across dubbing, AD and VO, from service scoping, quotation support and workflow design through to delivery, reporting and post-project review.  * Support cross-functional initiatives involving production operations to test, implement and scale new services, processes and operational efficiencies across global studios.  * Serve as the senior operational lead for AI studio service readiness, defining project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, resourcing assumptions and success metrics for new and evolving workflows.  * Manage client-facing and internal projects involving technical and AI tooling, ensuring clear stakeholder communication, expectation management and alignment on scope, timelines, quality and commercials.  * Act as a senior subject matter expert for studio production tools and AI-enabled workflows, supporting implementation, troubleshooting, training, supplier onboarding and operational adoption across territories.  * Define, test and refine operational workflows for AI studio services, ensuring they are fit for purpose across different content types, client requirements and studio environments.  * Build and oversee technical and operational test cases for new tooling and service models, providing structured feedback to development and technical teams and translating production needs into practical requirements.  * Establish and maintain documentation, SOPs, service guides, flowcharts and support materials for AI-enabled dubbing, AD and VO workflows.  * Monitor service performance, delivery quality, cost models and operational efficiency, using data and production insight to recommend improvements, standardisation opportunities and service enhancements.  * Identify, assess and mitigate project and service risks across AI workflows, including quality, timeline, scalability, vendor readiness and operational dependency risks.  * Support senior management with business cases, pricing inputs, rollout recommendations and implementation plans for emerging AI studio services.  * Provide central oversight of quality control and creative-operational suitability for AI-generated deliverables, ensuring outputs meet project, client and studio standards.  * Liaise with global studio teams to align best practices, drive consistency where appropriate, and adapt workflows to local operational realities when needed.  * Mentor colleagues and contribute to broader capability building in technical production and AI studio service management across the Global Studio Operations function.  Skills and Experience  * High professional level of fluency in written and spoken English.  * 6+ years of project management experience in the media sector, preferably in dubbing, localisation or adjacent studio production environments.  * Proven knowledge of end-to-end studio production processes and tooling, with strong technical understanding of relevant AI technologies and workflows, including LLMs, TTS, STS and related applications in dubbing, AD and VO.  * Demonstrable experience leading complex cross-functional projects involving operational change, technical implementation and stakeholder management.  * Strong commercial awareness, with experience supporting business cases, pricing discussions, cost tracking and service rollout planning.  * Excellent organisation, planning, prioritisation, testing and time management skills.  * Ability to handle multiple complex workstreams and operate effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders, technical teams, production teams and external partners.  * Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.  * Knowledge of Pro Tools and editing, mixing and lip-sync recording software is an advantage.  * Knowledge of other languages a plus.  What else is on offer? * Private medical insurance * Enrolment to company salary sacrifice pension scheme * Discounted gym membership * Cycle-to-work scheme * Travel card loan * Regular social activities

VML MAP

WHO WE ARE WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. Do you have experience managing and implementing marketing automation projects with a hands-on and agile approach? Do you follow processes that keep you “on the ball” while also sharing your own opinion? Would you like to develop your skills working for well-known, successful international brands? Then you might be just the Technical Project Manager we’re looking for.  WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE? In the role as our new Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for organizing and managing key client projects. Your job is to ensure a high level of quality, delivering projects on time and within budget. More specifically, your tasks include:  * Controlling the analysis phase * Developing project plans and requirements specifications * Estimating budgets and allocating internal resources and third parties/vendors  * Securing that our configurators and developers is free of administrative overhead, securing that follow up, planning and time spend is overseen * Managing relationships with client and stakeholders, including motivating your colleagues in their day-to-day tasks.   WHO ARE YOU GOING TO WORK WITH? You will be the linchpin in a network of closely coordinating Project Managers, Designers, User Experience Architects, Solution Architects and Developers. The position offers great opportunity for you to personally make a difference on the projects that you work on, and you can look forward to being supported every step of the way.  WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE? You are easy-going with a proactive, positive mind-set. You work to deliver the best possible outcome despite any challenges that arise, following processes that keep you “on the ball” while sharing your own opinion. As you will be managing several projects simultaneously, you are an organized person who can keep perspective while paying attention to details. In addition, you have:  * 4+ years of experience with either; Braze, Adobe Experience Platform or Salesforce marketing cloud * Experience with managing and implementing projects within CRM, or marketing automation * A conceptual, and a technical, understanding of data modelling, service-oriented and layered architectures, and complex technical solutions in general * Worked with agile methods of Scrum and/or Kanban * Great communication skills, enabling you to translate “business language” into technical language.  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.    #LI-EMEA 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. WPP (MAP/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.  When you click “Apply now” below, your information is sent to MAP/VML. To learn more about how we process your personal data during when you apply for a role with us, on how you can update your information or have the information removed please read our Privacy policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Alpha FMC

ROLE OVERVIEW Alpha FMC is a specialist consulting firm focused on digital and operational transformation for Asset and Wealth Management, Alternative Investments, and Insurance clients worldwide. Our EPM practice is a fast-growing, collaborative team delivering high-quality solutions across platforms including Anaplan, Pigment, and Workiva. The Solution Architect is a senior technical and client-facing role responsible for leading EPM design and delivery. You will shape architectural approaches, lead model-building teams through agile delivery, and serve as the primary technical voice with clients. This role operates at Manager or Senior Manager level within the EMEA EPM practice. Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.  ROLE AT A GLANCE LEVEL MANAGER OR SENIOR MANAGER PLATFORM FOCUS ANAPLAN AND/OR PIGMENT (PRIMARY); BROADER ALPHA EPM PLATFORM EXPOSURE EXPECTED TEAM GLOBAL EPM PRACTICE, EMEA-BASED CLIENT SECTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, PRIVATE MARKETS, REAL ESTATE, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE TRAVEL CLIENT OFFICES IN LONDON AND OCCASIONAL EMEA TRAVEL   RESPONSIBILITIES PRE-SALES SUPPORT You will contribute to pre-sales activities including building and presenting platform demonstrations, either personally or by directing a model builder. You are expected to develop deep familiarity with Alpha's accelerator models for Asset Managers, Real Estate, Private Markets, and Workforce Planning, through active engagement with the wider EPM community. SCOPE DEFINITION AND DISCOVERY You will own project scoping from initial discovery through to sign-off. This involves: * Leading discovery sessions with client stakeholders to surface current-state processes, systems, and data flows * Documenting business and functional requirements with precision * Producing workflow and process diagrams of existing and future-state operations * Identifying integration dependencies and assessing enterprise-level system alignment * Flagging scope risks early and communicating them directly to the Project Manager and client representatives SOLUTION DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS Prior to build commencement, you will translate functional requirements into detailed project specifications and sprint plans. This includes designing and documenting the future-state operating model, including how new processes, data sources, and workflows connect through the EPM solution. Where system capabilities and client specifications diverge, you will propose pragmatic workarounds. REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION You will lead requirements gathering and maintain documentation discipline throughout the delivery lifecycle. User Stories are captured in JIRA. As part of this process, you will examine existing systems to identify improvement and integration opportunities. BUILD TEAM LEADERSHIP You will direct and oversee model builders throughout the development lifecycle, including: * Ensuring specifications and requirements are clearly articulated to the build team * Monitoring sprint progress and adherence to timelines * Resolving technical blockers and answering build-phase questions as they arise * Acting as a liaison between client-facing personnel and model builders * Keeping the Project Manager informed of progress, risks, and issues CLIENT ENGAGEMENT You will engage directly with client stakeholders throughout the project, from discovery through to deployment. This includes preparing and presenting sprint reviews, progress updates, integration reports, and demonstrations. You should be equally comfortable communicating with business sponsors and technical counterparts. You will also receive evolving requirements from clients during delivery and work with the Project Manager to prioritise and re-plan accordingly.. PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT At both Manager and Senior Manager level, Solution Architects are expected to broaden their platform knowledge beyond their primary specialism, contributing to Alpha's multi-platform EPM capability. Contributions to internal knowledge management, methodology development, and team development are an active expectation of the role.   REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * University degree or equivalent professional qualification * Anaplan Anaplan Solution Architect Certified and/or Pigment Pro Certified  * Strong consulting background, or 2-4 years of managing Anaplan/Pigment platforms in internal Finance teams * Demonstrable experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and scoping across complex programmes * Desired: Financial modelling experience in Private Markets, Asset Management or Insurance. TECHNICAL SKILLS * Deep knowledge of Anaplan and/or Pigment, including advanced concepts, model design best practices, and integration design patterns * Strong Excel modelling background; familiarity with broader EPM and finance systems is advantageous * Proficiency in process mapping tools such as Visio or LucidChart * Experience with JIRA or equivalent agile project tooling for user story and backlog management * Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word, for client-facing deliverables CONSULTING AND CLIENT SKILLS * Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to both business and technology audiences * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail and the ability to quickly grasp complex, cross-functional requirements * Track record of managing client relationships and delivering under pressure * Ability to interact effectively with vendors and partners to gather technical information critical to project scope and execution PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES * Self-motivated, proactive, and organised in a fast-paced consulting environment * Able to prioritise workload and manage competing expectations across multiple stakeholders * Genuine interest in Financial Services, Private Markets, and the technology landscape underpinning these sectors * Appetite to grow knowledge across Alpha's broader EPM platform portfolio * Flexibility for working on client site in London.   If you’re looking to make an impact, join Alpha Alternatives for a high-flying career helping transform the planning processes for the alternative investment industry. Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.