Project Executive

wundermanthompson· Freelance
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📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About this role

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. 

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. 

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on  LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning 

  • Assists the Project Manager in preparing the project budget estimates to deliver solution that will address the business requirements 
  • Supports the Project Manager to plan the project schedule, and book / hire the necessary resources to deliver the projects (e.g. customer experience, business transformation, creative campaigns, etc.) 

Execution 

  • Co-manage multi-cultural. multi-location, cross-functional (strategy, experience design, technology, creative, etc.) teams and clients, to drive the project to success  
  • Helps the Scrum Master in running the sprint activities (i.e. sprint planning, daily standups, product backlog grooming & estimation, sprint reviews, sprint retrospective, etc.)  

Control 

  • Identify, assess, manage project risks, and plan and execute mitigation strategies 
  • Track all the user stories/features/tasks/issues using tools like JIRA and Confluence

Documentation  

  • Writing Business Requirements Document and/or Functional Specifications Document  
  • Writing user stories in JIRA and ensure alignment with the project teams and client 

Product Management 

  • Assists the project manager in managing the product backlog and prioritizing items in the backlog 
  • Supports the project manager to ensure we are delivering a product/service that is addressing the business needs / requirements 

 

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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. 

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This Project Executive role at wundermanthompson is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Project Executive position at wundermanthompson was posted on Aug 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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