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About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company that harnesses creativity to build better futures for its people, planet, clients, and communities.
About the Role
As a key member of the Choreograph UK Data Strategy leadership team, the SVP, Data Strategy is responsible for driving transformative growth for a dedicated portfolio of WPP’s largest clients. You will govern the data strategy practice across our Mindshare and Open Connect agency groups, leading a team of VPs to deliver exceptional client outcomes for world-class brands such as BT Group, Unilever, M&S, and KFC.
What You’ll Do
* Own the strategic data relationship and growth plans across the Mindshare and Open Connect client portfolio, ensuring each client has a clear data maturity roadmap.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two VP-level direct reports and an overall team of 10, fostering a culture of excellence and curiosity.
* Serve as UK’s primary liaison to local product teams, owning the product feedback loop and influencing the global roadmap for platforms like OMS and Open Intelligence.
* Cultivate and manage relationships with senior marketing and data leads at key clients, acting as the face of Choreograph data strategy at the most senior levels of your portfolio.
* Play a pivotal role in shaping the overall vision, operational effectiveness, and culture of the entire Choreograph UK department.
What You’ll Need
* Extensive experience leading data strategy or analytics functions at a senior level with a proven track record of managing large, complex client portfolios.
* Deep technical literacy and a sophisticated understanding of the ad‑tech/mar‑tech landscape; experience influencing product roadmaps or working closely with product and engineering teams is highly desirable.
* Proven ability to lead and develop other senior leaders (VP/Director level).
* Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to C‑suite level clients and agency partners.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, commercially viable client solutions.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue passions, grow networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WPP Media 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.
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