MM&D Portfolio Lead

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform WPP Open we help clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPPs AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence clients see exactly where how and why their media investment is working.

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MM&D Portfolio Lead Global Client Solutions

Reporting to:President MM&D Global ClientSolutions

About WPP Media

WPP Media is WPPs global media a world where media is everywhere and in everything we bring the best platform AIDataPeopleand partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information visit

ONEWPP Vision 30

Joinus in shaping the future of our industrywithVision 30 our ambitious strategy to lead in the AI era. We are revolutionizing our business to unlock limitless growth opportunities for our clients and ourselves built on four core priorities:

Collaboration:Foster unprecedented levels of data collaboration across WPP and partners through WPP Open turning every channel into a smarter opportunity.

Data & Technology:Leverageour AI-powered Open Intelligence solution connecting vast data to uncover unique insights deliver predictive performance and superior brand experiences through our globally consistent DPAM process.

Innovation:Drive true innovation by generating intelligence from trillions of privacy-by-default data points focusing on the why behind customer behaviour to create unparalleled competitive advantages.

People:Developing future-ready talent involves evolvingour focus from traditional media planning to strategic business outcomes advancedtechnologyand real-time measurable results as AI increasingly automates media investment by 2030

We empower ambitious experts to deliver extraordinary work by challenging ordinary thinking. If you are passionate about an AI-driven future thrive in a collaborative and data-centric environment and are driven to deliver unparalleled growth we invite you to be part of our transformative journey.

WPP Mediaisa singleclient centriccompany with a portfolio of go to market brands. WavemakerEssenceMediacom Mindshare and T&P are ouragencyteams thesehousemultiple local and global clients.In additionwe haveseveral dedicated client brands such asOpenDoor(Amazon) MFG (Google)OpenMind(Nestle)OpenConnect(BT/EE)and Media Futures Group (Google).All oftheseteams are supported by consistentcapabilitiesenterprise leveltools andsystems and our market leading OPENplatform.

Role Summary and Impact

We areseekinga dynamicoutcomes-orientedcandidateto leadour MM&D(Media Management & Delivery)teams foraportfolioof our largest global clients. This is a key role which will bethe senior point of contact who isaccountable forensuring impeccablequalityof media deliverywith a forensic focus on outcomes.

TheMM&D Portfolio Leadwill serve as a consultative partner toour clientsconstantlyidentifyingopportunities for performance gains andin the process of doingso will build a pipeline of organic growth opportunities spanning WPPs media solutions and products.

The ideal candidate will be one part expert practitioner in areas of Performance Activation & Investment and one part client leader. Key to this role is building a trusted partner relationship with clients with technicalexpertiseas a foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Activation & Delivery:

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of all media campaigns for assigned global clients ensuring all contractual commitments performance KPIs and quality standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Steward frequent and rigorous optimization processes ensuring the highest quality standards are in place and that campaign performance is constantly delivering in line with or above client expectations.
• Articulate the impact of campaign performancetosenior clients and WPP leadership strategically aligning insights with macro businessobjectivesanddemonstratingtangible ROI.
• Implement and enforce best practices for media activation trafficking and reporting across global teams.

Client Innovation & Thought Leadership:

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to global clients proactivelyidentifyingemerging media trends technologies and opportunities for innovation that can drive their business forward.
• Develop and present compelling thought leadership pieces POVs and strategic recommendations that position WPP Media as an indispensable partner in the evolving media landscape.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the MM&D teams encouraging the adoption of new tools methodologies and data-driven approaches to enhance client value.
• Cultivate andmaintaindeep trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (C-suite VPs) acting as a primary strategic partner and key escalation point for all media delivery matters.
• Lead strategic workshops and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with clients presenting performance insights market trends and future-forward media strategies.
• Championthe integration of WPPs broader capabilities (e.g. data content technology) into media solutions to deliver holistic value to clients.

Team Leadership & Evolution:

• Foster a high-performing collaborative and accountable culture where all MM&D practitioners are laser-focused on delivering exceptional business outcomes for clients.
• Lead mentor and develop a diverse team of media professionals across various global markets ensuring they have the skills resources and support to excel in their roles and grow their careers.
• Drive operational excellence within the MM&D function optimizing workflows processes and resource allocation to maximize efficiency effectiveness and consistency across global client teams.
• Responsible for talent acquisition retention performance management and career pathing for the MM&D teams under their purview ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
• Implement robust training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives to elevate the collectiveexpertiseand capabilities of the MM&D organization.
• Champion diversity equity and inclusion within the team fostering an environment where all team members feel valued and empowered.

Organic Growth & Business Development:

• Proactivelyidentifyand cultivate organic growth opportunities within existing client portfolios by understanding client needsanticipatingchallenges andshowcasingthe full breadth of WPP Medias capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with WPP Medias client leadership strategy and product teams to develop tailored solutions and compelling proposals that address client challenges and drive incremental revenue.
• Develop compelling business cases and presentations to articulate the value proposition of new services or solutions to senior clients securing buy-in and investment.
• Act as a key liaison between MM&D teams and other WPP agencies/capabilities (e.g. creative PR consulting) to ensure integrated service delivery andidentifycross-selling opportunities.
• Monitor client satisfaction andidentifyareas for service expansion or improvement proactively addressing potential issues and turning them into growth opportunities.
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals as a subject matter expertshowcasingWPP Medias delivery excellence and strategic capabilities.

Skills and Experience

• Deep understanding of the global media landscape including emerging trends technologies and competitive dynamics.
• Proventrack recordof driving operational excellence and large-scale organizational transformations at a global scale with successful implementation of new operating models processes and technologies.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams at alllevels andbuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external).
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities with asolutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstratedexpertisein leading strategy development and execution in complex cross-functional multi-market environments.
• Experience in data technology and tooling within a media or marcomms agency context.
• A partnership-led approach comfortable working with agency and client stakeholders as well as third parties.
• Reputation as a change agent able toidentifynew routes to growth and drive innovation.
• Responsible accountable leader with significant international media leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of Agile and Lean principles and methodologies with practical experience applying these frameworks to drive operational improvements.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams on Agile and Lean practices fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Empatheticleadercomfortable with detailed written communications.
• Experience managing technical product specialists and related SMEs.
• Experience managing large multi-market and networked teams preferably with agile working experience.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work andwerejust as committed to employee growth as we are toresponsiblemedia investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions withoutdiscriminationor regard toparticular 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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