VML ES Graduate Programme Portugal 2026

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, 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 human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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.

Welcome to our VML Enterprise Solutions Graduate Programme! 

We are looking for the best graduates out there for our next 2-year program in our Lisbon or Porto offices. We have roles across oor Engineering and Delivery teams but the programme will give you so much more! You will learn real skills that will help you progress your careers and increase your confidence in your abilities. We want to feed and stimulate your mind and help you realise your potential

The Opportunity: 

Do you have a love of Digital Technology, Commerce and  AI? So do we! Why not apply for our Graduate Programme and join an amazing group of people who work together to inspire our clients and help them succeed in the world of Commerce.

What you’ll be doing:

Our 2 year graduate programme will help you start your journey in the world of Commerce. We will help you learn and develop the right skills and knowledge to succeed in whatever area of the business you work in. The programme will help you to develop your career in the direction that you want it to go, be it to be the best techy in the business or a future leader of projects and teams.

You will be part of an amazing group of graduates who will be starting off their career journeys with you. The programme will include lots of different training, from industry recognised professional qualifications to softer business skills and bootcamps to understand our wider business and prepare you for the ride! Most importantly you will get real on the job experience, working with some of our amazing teams and clients. The main thing is you won’t be on this journey alone, this is all about you all learning, sharing and supporting each other as you go!

What we want from you:

Whilst a science or engineering background is great, your love of Commerce and you as a person are the most important things to us. You need to take ownership of your work and show initiative and drive to resolve problems. At times your work will be stressful, but it will also be fun. Imagine a university assignment deadline but on a massive scale! You need to be able to work with a team and to adapt as the projects you are working on change and develop. We love our grads to become integral to the teams they work in and of course challenge us to do better for our clients.

We will be recruiting across 3 different business streams, but don’t worry, you don’t need to decide which one yet. Through interviews and group exercises we will help you find your perfect fit.

The streams are: 

Engineering

Our Engineering team is full of techies who are integral in delivering quality websites and apps for our clients.  You will be placed in one area in line with your preference, technical aptitude, and soft skills. 

Development:

If you are an aspiring Back End or Front End developer looking to build your skills within the eCommerce industry the development route may be for you! You will need some level of experience with coding/computing either in your education with an IT or Computer science degree or through self-teaching.

Testing:

In a Testing role, you will be responsible for quality assurance and all aspects of testing to make sure there are no faults/defects in what we design. If you are a problem solver who is passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail, then Testing may be your calling. We don’t have any specific requirements in terms of experience or education for Testing, just the drive to make things perfect.

Project Management/ Business Analysis and Consulting

This team is at the heart of knowing what our clients want, finding solutions and making things happen.

In this rotation programme, you will have the opportunity to spend time as a Business Analyst gathering client requirements, analysing business needs, and improving processes. You will also have the opportunity to take on project management and learn how we effectively manage and deliver our projects to clients, as well as, explore our world of Consulting, if you have a passion for strategic thinking and problem-solving this could be the perfect path for you!

If you are a people person, and love a good process and problem solving then this may tick your boxes!

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Lisbon or Porto, but the selection process will be conducted in English.

Please send over your CV in English

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

In our Lisbon or Porto office, you’ll join a team of other specialists who are always ready to help each other. The team is part of our Enterprise Solutions network and works in coordination with our Local and EMEA client leads.

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects, skilled developers, Testers, Project Managers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. 

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

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WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) 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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