Senior Director, EMEA Data Partnerships Lead : Data & Tech Solutions
London, England, United Kingdom
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven leader to define and execute WPP’s data partnership strategy within EMEA. This role will be critical in sourcing, integrating, and scaling data partnerships to support local market growth while aligning to global frameworks.
YOU ARE:
- A data or technology leader with strong experience in partnerships, licensing, or platform ecosystems
- Commercially minded, with experience negotiating and managing strategic partnerships
- Skilled at navigating complex, cross-functional environments and influencing senior stakeholders
- Experienced in aligning global strategy with local market needs
- A strong operator, able to drive both strategic initiatives and execution
- Collaborative, driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Local Data Partnership Strategy and Market Leadership: Define and execute the data partnership strategy for EMEA under a “Build, Buy, Partner” framework. By aligning global priorities with local needs, you will position WPP as a leading data partner in the market.
- Data Supply Strategy and Ecosystem Development: Provide strategic oversight of all data supply partnerships, anticipating future data and technology needs. By proactively shaping the ecosystem, you will ensure WPP Open maintains a competitive advantage locally.
- Partnership Identification and Commercial Execution: Lead the identification, negotiation and implementation of strategic data and technology partnerships. By structuring effective agreements, you will enable scalable solutions and commercial impact.
- Contract Standardization and Governance: Drive contract standardization and ensure legal and operational alignment across all data partnerships. By improving consistency and efficiency, you will reduce complexity and risk.
- Product Integration and Data Adoption: Oversee integration of partner solutions into the WPP Open ecosystem and drive adoption of data products across clients and teams. By ensuring seamless delivery, you will unlock value and accelerate usage.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Alignment: Build strong relationships across Legal, Product, Sales, Data Strategy, Solutions Engineering, Business Operations and Open Intelligence teams. By aligning stakeholders, you will enable coordinated execution and success.
- Client Alignment and Market Feedback: Leverage feedback loops with data solutions and client teams to ensure partnerships align with client needs and market demand. By staying closely connected to the market, you will drive relevant and impactful solutions.
- Performance Management and Operational Excellence: Own key performance indicators including cost efficiency, adoption, revenue impact and partnership pipeline quality. By driving accountability, you will ensure measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Proven track record of identifying, negotiating and scaling strategic partnerships
- Strong commercial acumen and experience managing complex agreements
- Experience working across cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations
- Ability to align global strategy with local market execution
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Driven, collaborative, and comfortable working in both structured and ambiguous environments
WHO YOU ARE:
We value inclusion, optimism, and extraordinary collaboration. We encourage the free exchange of ideas, respect diverse views, and foster a culture of belonging.
WHAT WE'LL GIVE YOU:
- Passionate, inspired people – a culture in which people can do extraordinary work
- Scale and opportunity – the chance to influence projects at an unparalleled scale
- Challenging and stimulating work – unique projects and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.
