Senior Director, Data Enablement (Clients)

WPP’s Data & Technology Solutions is the WPP’s unified global data products and technology team. We work with our agencies and clients to build data data-driven solutions and technology product to power marketing transformation.

WPP Open is our AI platform for marketing, it connects marketing professionals, data, tools and AI in a single place. WPP Open is the simplest, safest and fastest way to realize the benefits of scaled AI – delivering better-informed creative ideas faster, at scale and at lower cost.

We’re endlessly curious and our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 2,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven leader to oversee data enablement for key clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing strategic data vendor relationships and accelerating their growth within a global organization, while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams to align stakeholders and deliver new initiatives. This individual will be responsible for managing revenue pacing against targets, building and scaling workflows for data accessibility, and overseeing contractual requirements. A strong project manager, they will confidently engage and mobilize teams across the organization to drive execution and deliver impactful results.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage strategic data vendors and accelerate their growth across WPP.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and WPP, project managing and aligning stakeholders for new initiatives.

• Manage and maintain pacing of revenue alongside the Open Audiences team to ensure delivery against targets.

• Build and maintain workflows of data accessibility across WPP tools, including scoping product requirements to scale data assets.

• Manage and maintain contractual relationships and requirements with data vendors.

• Be the sole person responsible for engaging the right teams across the organization to execute new deliverables.

What you'll need:

• Proven experience in a leadership role focused on data enablement, vendor management, or partnership operations.
• Strong understanding of contractual processes and legal requirements associated with data partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective operational processes and workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.

If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

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