via Greenhouse · 21 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Senior Director, Programme Managment

wpp
London
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>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. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>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. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong> </strong></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Director, Programme Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> London</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Global Senior Director, Strategic Programmes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why We Are Hiring:</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WPP’s Data &amp; Technology Solutions (DTS)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> is WPP’s global data products and technology team. We partner with our agencies and clients to create data-driven solutions and technology products that power marketing transformation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At the heart of this is </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WPP Open</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, our AI-powered marketing platform that brings together people, data, tools and AI to help deliver better outcomes for clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We're looking for a Senior Director, Programme Management to join our Strategic Programmes team and help deliver some of DTS's most important initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an opportunity to work across a wide range of programmes, bringing together teams, stakeholders and capabilities from across the business to deliver meaningful change. You'll play a key role in turning priorities into action, helping teams stay aligned, navigate challenges and deliver successful outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll enjoy building relationships and bringing clarity to complex situations. You'll be comfortable moving between strategic discussions and hands-on delivery, adapting your approach to whatever the programme needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You Will Do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic Programmes Delivery</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead programmes and projects from planning through to delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, milestones and outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate delivery across Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Data, Finance and other business teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across DTS and the wider business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide clear updates on progress, risks, decisions and outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Facilitate decision-making and help maintain momentum across multiple workstreams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the delivery and adoption of new products, platforms, technologies and ways of working.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage dependencies, risks and issues to help programmes stay on track.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Capture lessons learned and use insight to continuously improve delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Take ownership of smaller projects where hands-on delivery is needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to planning and prioritisation across the Strategic Programmes portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720,360],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team Leadership and Collaboration</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support and mentor Programme and Project Managers, helping them develop their

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