Director, SRE

About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media Brand Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation. We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world. Role Summary and Impact We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to lead the strategy, operations, and development of our reliability engineering practices. In this critical leadership role, you will drive the design, implementation, and evolution of systems and processes to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our technology platforms. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and operations leaders to align the SRE function with business objectives, building a culture of reliability, automation, and continuous improvement across the organization. WHAT YOU WILL DO Develop and implement the overall SRE strategy for OMS pillars, including policies, standards, and practices along with SRE leaders. Drive the adoption of SRE principles such as SLAs to measure and improve system reliability. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design and build systems with reliability and scalability in mind. Serve as a thought leader, championing a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team members. Ensure the team has the skills, tools, and resources needed to achieve operational excellence. Drive the development and adoption of automation frameworks to reduce toil and improve operational efficiency. Optimize CI/CD pipelines and other engineering processes to enable rapid and reliable deployments. Continuously improve infrastructure as code practices and configuration management. Partner with cross-functional teams to align reliability efforts with product and business goals. Serve as an advocate for reliability best practices within the organization, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration. Regularly report on system health, reliability metrics, and improvement initiatives to executive leadership. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise . Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience in SRE, DevOps, or infrastructure roles, with experience within a leadership position. Proven track record of building and managing scalable, reliable, and secure systems in high-growth or large-scale environments. Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker). Deep knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk). Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash). Experience with incident management, post-mortems, and implementing preventative measures. Solid understanding of networking, databases, and distributed systems. Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Certifications in cloud platforms, SRE, or related technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Certified Administrator). Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making 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, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Promoted #J-18808-Ljbffr