Job description
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
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.
Why we’re hiring:
WPP Open is our global marketing operating system, designed to unify data, technology, and creativity across markets. As a Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving successful delivery of WPP Open initiatives, ensuring scalability, consistency, and operational excellence across workstreams and pods. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and expertise in managing complex, programs within a fast-paced, agency environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Global Delivery Ownership: Lead end-to-end delivery of WPP Open products, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison for your initiative with relevant stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Enablement and other WPP operating companies.
- Delivery Management: Plan and manage delivery of initiative roadmaps, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
- Team Management: Guide and mentor delivery teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across distributed teams and across WPP Open program
- Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies across global programs.
- Process Standardization: Implement and enforce delivery frameworks, governance models, and best practices to ensure consistency across markets.
- Reporting & Insights: Provide clear, data-driven reporting on delivery progress, KPIs, and operational health to senior leadership.
What you’ll need:
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in delivery management within large-scale, global technology or marketing programs. 10+ years of experience
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, ProductBoard, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe) or Project Management
- Experience in marketing technology platforms, data integration, or digital transformation programs.
- Background in global delivery frameworks and multi-market rollout strategies.
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.
