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United Kingdom
Hybrid
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.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
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Why we're hiring:
The Global PMO, Data will support the Global Programme Director, Data in mobilising, governing and controlling WPP’s global Data transformation programme. The role will provide the structure, quality and discipline needed to keep delivery clear, connected and moving at pace across workstreams, markets, technology teams and delivery partners.
Working closely with the Programme Director, workstream leads, PMOs and stakeholders across Enterprise Technology, the postholder will own the day-to-day programme management office rhythm: plans, RAID, governance, reporting, dependency management, actions, stage gates and delivery assurance. They will help create one version of the truth for the programme, enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions and ensuring the programme remains aligned to strategic outcomes, benefits and delivery standards.
This role is critical to strengthening programme control across the Data agenda, which is focused on modernising WPP’s data infrastructure, improving integration and standardisation, strengthening data governance, and enabling trusted analytics and AI capabilities across the group.
What you'll be doing:
What you'll need:
Who you are:
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
