Senior Technical Project Manager - Martech

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. Are you passionate about driving innovation with Adobe Experience Cloud technologies? Do you want to collaborate with leading global enterprises to build and optimize their digital frameworks? If so, you might be the Adobe Senior Application Consultant we are looking for! WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE? As our new Adobe Senior Application Consultant, you will become part of our growing development team. Here, you will deal with lots of moving pieces and help us build the most effective way to launch marketing campaigns at scale for global brands – focusing on making the process as seamless and efficient as possible for marketers and operations specialists while also activating new technical capabilities within the Adobe ecosystem. As an Application Consultant, you will bridge the gap between technology and marketing strategies. You will work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and translate them into technical requirements for Adobe solutions. You will collaborate with developers to ensure the technical solutions align with the client's business goals. More specifically, your tasks include: * Collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team, partnering with operations and client teams to ensure seamless solution delivery and client success using Adobe platforms. * Driving the successful adoption of Internal enterprise marketing tools and Adobe applications across our client base by leveraging your technical expertise to configure efficient and tailored end-to-end client experiences. * Streamlining client operations by configuring and implementing customised business rules and automations within Adobe marketing platforms. * Bringing client solutions to life by configuring and implementing new features according to provided specifications and designs within Adobe environments. * Ensuring the quality and reliability of implementations by rigorously testing configurations and newly developed features within Adobe applications. * Proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues within existing Adobe applications, ensuring a seamless user experience. * Collecting business requirements by engaging with marketers to translate them into technical specifications for Adobe solutions. * Utilising Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and related tools to build data audiences and manage segments while understanding their quality and integrity. * Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and recommending opportunities to optimise Adobe platforms and their features. WHO ARE YOU GOING TO WORK WITH? You will join a team of highly skilled developers, architects, data specialists, product managers, and project managers who are passionate about building great solutions and customer experiences together. You will also get to work closely with experts from other technology, creative, and client teams. WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE? As a person, you have a team player mindset and an open-minded attitude. You can communicate ideas and technical topics honestly and clearly – also to non-experts – while respecting the views of others on the team. You are eager to understand and find solutions, allowing you to quickly adapt to changing situations and come up with new ideas. As a strategic thinker, you take into consideration the big picture and critically assess the projects you're working on, consulting and advising when needed. At the same time, you solve problems analytically and pragmatically, both independently and as part of the team. * 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in application consulting, marketing technology, campaign operations, CRM, marketing automation, or a similar technical consulting role. * Strong hands-on experience with campaign execution, campaign configuration, programme builds, and marketing automation workflows. * Subject matter expertise in at least one major marketing technology platform, such as Adobe Campaign, Adobe Journey Optimizer, Marketo Engage, Braze or a comparable CRM or marketing automation tool. * Advanced understanding of campaign execution processes, including requirements assessment, technical debriefing, build, QA, testing, deployment, monitoring, and optimisation. * Ability to independently assess, develop, and maintain scalable, future-proof campaign solutions. * Experience contributing to or consulting on campaign solution design from scratch. * Ability to develop and execute UAT tests at campaign or programme level. * Experience supporting technical documentation, including solution requirements, specifications, campaign documentation, and process documentation. * Strong understanding of marketing operations, customer journeys, lifecycle communications, triggered campaigns, segmentation, and campaign performance objectives. * Good understanding of business acumen and client strategy, with the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day delivery and consulting. * Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, data teams, project managers, technical project managers, marketing operations, and account teams. * Knowledge of data usage within campaign execution, including audience selection, validation, segmentation, QA, and data-driven campaign logic. * Relevant platform certifications or accreditations are an advantage, depending on the technology stack, such as AJO certification, Adobe Campaign certification, Braze, or similar. * Strong passion for Marketing Technology and staying abreast of the latest AI developments. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 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-NAMER 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. 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ABOUT US Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.   JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Automation, the Staff Robotics Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, integration, validation, and deployment of robotic automation systems for data center operations. This role will work closely with internal Graphcore teams, SoftBank Robotics, SoftBank Group affiliates, and external technology partners to turn R&D concepts into scalable, production-ready robotic capabilities. Example systems may include robotic manipulation, material transport, inspection, rack/server handling, autonomous mobile robots, or other automation solutions for data center operations. This role is based in Austin and may require periodic travel to partner, manufacturing, lab, or deployment sites, including occasional collaboration across APAC time zones.   THE TEAM The automation team is responsible for helping the vision of Softbank Group to automate data center, working with internal Graphcore teams and Softbank Group affiliates. The team works closely with Softbank Robotics and its partners and other third parties to solve complex solutions for data center operations.  Our focus is on delivering robust, production-quality systems that bridge cutting-edge research and real-world deployment.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * This role is expected to operate with high autonomy, define technical direction for ambiguous robotics automation problems, influence partner roadmaps, and establish engineering standards for scalable deployment. * Align robotics, data center, internal engineering, SoftBank Group, and third-party partner teams to provide scalable autonomy capabilities. * Guide and mentor Softbank Group engineers and third-party partners without direct people management responsibilities, elevating technical judgment and Mechatronics best practices. * Contribute to technical planning, estimation and delivery of key project milestones. * Experience establishing or executing verification and validation processes, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, FAT/SAT, site validation, or field deployment. * Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software, controls, mechanical, and electrical systems. * Iterate on end effectors, hardware interfaces, and robotic subsystems with partners. * Help build scalable software infrastructure, device management systems, and fleet coordination protocols by collaborating with Softbank Group affiliates and third-party partners. * Lead the transition of R&D feasibility studies into production-ready integrated systems. * Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and methodologies to improve robotics capabilities and engineering productivity. * Produce clear technical documentation and communicate engineering decisions effectively to a range of stakeholders. CANDIDATE PROFILE ESSENTIAL * 8+ years of experience in automation or equipment engineering, with a focus on mechatronic subsystems and modular machine design. * Experience taking robotic or automated systems from prototype/R&D into production or field deployment. * Experience with material handling systems, automated equipment, or productionized robotic solutions. * Familiarity with 3D localization or VLM-based object detection (e.g., perception/ segmentation). * Experience conducting FAT/SAT validation and managing technical deliverables with partners and manufacturers. * Proven ability to debug the "full-stack": PLC logic, high-level code (C# or Python), and complex mechanical/electrical hardware. * Experience with robotics frameworks and middleware such as ROS/ROS 2 and IsaacSIM for modeling robotic interactions and path planning. * Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals including perception, localization, mapping, planning or control. * Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering direction through expertise and collaboration. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. * Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. DESIRABLE * Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques within robotics systems. * Experience with simulation environments and digital twin technologies. * Knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion or reinforcement learning techniques. * Experience deploying robotics applications to cloud, edge or embedded environments. * Familiarity with GPU acceleration, high-performance computing or AI infrastructure. * Experience contributing to open-source robotics projects or technical communities. * Experience working in research-intensive or advanced technology environments.   BENEFITS In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.