About the Role
This role serves as a senior data strategist and strategic partner for WPP Media's largest global accounts, translating WPP's data and technology capabilities into tangible, commercially impactful solutions at a global scale. Operating within a matrix structure, you will report into the SVP, Data Strategy – Global Clients and be embedded within client teams, leading a team of senior contributors and advising stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Drive the development and implementation of data strategies for global clients, leveraging WPP's, partners', and clients' data assets, products, technologies, and expert services.
- Design data-driven solutions, translating complex capabilities into tangible business value to unlock growth opportunities and competitive advantage.
- Lead the development and execution of global data and technology transformation roadmaps aligned with client business outcomes.
- Define key data strategy elements, champion audience-first thinking using 1PD, 2PD, and 3PD data, evolve measurement KPIs, and address data gaps.
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with senior client marketing and data leads, and WPP Global Client Lead stakeholders.
- Translate complex business objectives into innovative data strategies and provide expert consultation on the media ecosystem.
- Educate clients on data strategy and platform utilization.
- Drive the design and customization of WPP's proprietary data and technology solutions across global clients.
- Pioneer new use cases, calibrate existing tools with relevant data, and customize technology.
- Oversee ad and mar-tech platform integration and new partnerships with the consulting team.
- Manage the deployment of WPP Open on global clients with product enablement and deployment functions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a senior team, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning.
- Act as a connector across global, regional, and local teams, collaborating with media, analytics, technology, and commercial functions.
- Drive revenue growth and client satisfaction by partnering with commercial teams on pricing and proposals for complex data solutions.
- Lead data & tech solutions for existing clients and occasionally lead new business pitches.
- Demonstrate value and ensure solution adoption to identify additional functionalities.
- Contribute to WPP's position as an industry leader in data-driven marketing.
- Maintain deep expertise in WPP's data products and platforms.
- Stay current with adtech, martech, and data trends, and proactively bring that perspective to clients and internal teams.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within Adtech or Advertising or a closely related field, in a highly matrixed organizational structure.
- Track record of successful outcomes and leading and developing senior talent.
- 15 years+ experience in data related roles.
- Experience designing and/or deploying data strategies for large multinational or multi-market brands.
- Ability to distill clear briefs to regional and local markets.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying data capabilities and technology within the media ecosystem to deliver significant incremental value in media investments.
- Sophisticated understanding of the AdTech/MarTech landscape, including Data CleanRooms, DSPs, CDPs, analytics, and AI tools.
- Ability to consult on product customization and strategic application.
- Proven ability to manage large, complex client portfolios.
- Proven ability to influence senior clients.
- Proven ability to contribute to and sometimes lead data solutions for successful new business pitches.
- Proven ability to manage commercial health and revenue growth.
- Strategic mindset for creating and executing a data vision.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, commercial client solutions.
- Ability to effectively communicate business value.
- Ability to navigate and drive organizational change within client organizations.
- Ability to guide stakeholders through adoption processes.
- Ability to articulate complex data strategies and technological concepts with clarity and authority to C-suite and senior leadership stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of advanced measurement tools including MMM, MTA, Sales Lift, and Brand Studies.
Skills
- Data Strategy
- AI
- Analytics
- Technology Solutions
- Media Ecosystem
- Adtech
- Martech
- Data CleanRooms
- DSPs
- CDPs
- AI Tools
- Product Customization
- Strategic Application
- Client Portfolio Management
- Commercial Acumen
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Vision
- Consultative Selling
- Change Management
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Prowess
- MMM
- MTA
- Sales Lift
- Brand Studies
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- VP
- 15+ years
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance
- Group retirement plans
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
About the Company
- WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, helping clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
- WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale.
- WPP Media clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working through WPP Open and Open Intelligence.
- The Data, Tech, and Analytics (DTA) team, within the Global Client Solutions organisation, services clients with best-in-class data solutions, data strategy, analytics, technology, and AI solutions to drive client growth.
- WPP Media is committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress.
- WPP Media believes the best work happens when teams are together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.
Equal Opportunity
- WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to characteristics.
- WPP Media believes the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.
- Teams in the office around four days a week.
- If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
