Platform Consultant

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. 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.

Sobre WPP 

WPP es el socio de crecimiento de confianza para las marcas líderes del mundo. Unimos inteligencia de medios de vanguardia y soluciones de datos, creatividad de clase mundial, producción de próxima generación, soluciones empresariales transformadoras y asesoramiento estratégico experto en una única empresa, impulsada por talento excepcional y nuestra plataforma de marketing agencial, WPP Open, para ayudar a nuestros clientes a navegar el cambio, capturar oportunidades y generar un crecimiento transformador. Para más información, visite WPP.com. 

Who we are looking for:

VML Costa Rica, part of WPP,  is seeking an ASSOCIATE PLATFORM CONSULTANT. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, motivated, technically minded, and hardworking. An Associate Platform Consultant is a product specialist and is responsible for providing platform configuration and data management services to VML customers.

We value individuals who are fast learners, team contributors, strong communicators, and problem solvers. Ideal candidates are interested in technology, can build positive relationships, and quickly learn the parts of our business!

What you'll do:

• Work | directly with the customer to identify goals and requirements for assigned projects.
• Configure | environments (Knowledge Graph, Pages, etc.) to meet customer requirements.
• Manage | multiple inbound client configuration or data management requests and drive them to completion.
• Interpret | client and other stakeholder requests, and effectively communicate these requests to other internal teams as necessary.
• Create | business requirements documents outlining client business rules, requirements, and customizations and ensure accurate configuration of the platform.
• Partner | closely with the broader account team to ensure we are exceeding client expectations.
• Identify | potential areas to improve all aspects of the platform and products.
• Analyze | and import customer data, and provide quality assurance over the information and content loaded into the platform.
• Serve | as a subject matter expert to customers as well as internal teams.
• Test | new features and workflows in product releases for clients configuration, apply new features for client book of business, and provide feedback to product management.
• Contribute | to internal resources and process improvements.
• Provide | Search Engine Optimization (SEO), data modeling, integration best practices, and optimization guidance throughout engagements to drive customer return on investment.
• Provide | status updates on your work and communicate potential risks and opportunities to clients and the account team.

What you'll need:

• Business Administration, Computer Science degree in any subject area, or similar college-level education or work experience is preferred but not required.
• 2-4 years of experience in Software Implementation, Consulting, interactive agency, or similar client-facing roles.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Experience in managing JIRA boards and managing tickets through completion.
• Proficient in data analysis and manipulation with Excel or equivalent.
• Experience with various Agile ceremonies: scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives demos.
• Experience defining requirements, user stories & risks.
• Effective interpersonal skills; along with a strong ability to communicate complex problems.
• Attention to detail, organized, process-driven.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Determination and perseverance when faced with challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Pride in providing a high level of service and delivering consistent performance.
• Interest in technology.
• Energized by completing items on a huge to-do list.
• Self-directed worker with outstanding time management skills.

Bonus Points:

• Basic understanding of CMS.

En VML, parte de WPP, estamos comprometidos a fomentar un entorno laboral totalmente inclusivo que sea gratificante y propicie el desarrollo profesional. Creemos en la creación de un entorno de trabajo dinámico que valore la diversidad y la inclusión, y nos esforzamos por reclutar una lista diversa de candidatos para ayudarnos a lograr ese objetivo. Estaremos encantados de proporcionar acomodos razonables a las personas con discapacidades que necesiten un acomodo para usar o acceder al sitio de carreras de VML o para participar plenamente en el proceso de solicitud. Si necesita un acomodo para completar su solicitud u otro aspecto de nuestro proceso de reclutamiento debido a una discapacidad, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos o envíe un correo electrónico a (contacto de RR. HH.) para solicitarla.

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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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