About Us
Stagwell Media Platform is the technology and services backbone of Stagwell Inc., one of the world's fastest-growing global marketing networks. We build and operate the shared platforms, capabilities and infrastructure that power Stagwell's agency brands — enabling data-driven, digitally integrated marketing at scale for some of the world's most ambitious companies.
Overview
This is a high-impact, London-based Programme Director role reporting directly to the Global CEO of Stagwell Media Platform. As a senior individual contributor, you will own the delivery of the organisation's most critical tactical and strategic business transformation programmes — operating across a globally dispersed, senior stakeholder landscape spanning the US, UK and beyond.
You will not manage a large team — you will move the organisation. This role demands someone who combines rigorous programme discipline with commercial and political acumen: a collaborator who builds trust at every level, and who knows precisely when to push, when to escalate, and how to do both with care and precision.
Responsibilities
Programme Delivery & Governance
- Own end-to-end delivery of strategic and tactical transformation programmes across Stagwell Media Platform, ensuring milestones, dependencies and risks are actively managed.
- Define and maintain robust programme governance frameworks — including workplans, RAID logs, status reporting and executive dashboards — primarily within Adobe Workfront.
- Drive accountability across cross-functional workstreams, maintaining relentless focus on outcomes and deadlines.
Senior Stakeholder Management
- Build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior leaders across Stagwell's global network, with particular emphasis on US-based stakeholders.
- Communicate programme status, risks and recommendations clearly and confidently to the Global CEO and executive committee.
- Navigate complex organisational dynamics with diplomacy — identifying when to collaborate, when to challenge, and when to escalate.
Strategic Business Transformation
- Contribute to the design and execution of Stagwell Media Platform's business transformation agenda, translating strategic intent into executable plans with clear KPIs and measurable outcomes.
- Identify blockers, interdependencies and capability gaps; proactively propose solutions and drive alignment across teams.
- Act as a trusted integrator — bringing coherence and momentum to a complex, fast-moving portfolio of initiatives.
Operational Excellence
- Champion best-in-class programme management practices, tooling and disciplines, embedding Adobe Workfront as the platform of record for delivery tracking.
- Produce clear, concise reporting for senior audiences, including board-level updates, steering committee packs and CEO briefings.
- Operate with a proactive, solutions-first mindset — taking initiative to move things forward without waiting to be asked.
Qualifications
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- On-time, on-scope delivery of strategic transformation programme milestones across the business.
- Quality and consistency of programme governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
- Senior stakeholder satisfaction — as assessed through direct CEO feedback and business unit engagement.
- Adoption and effective utilisation of Adobe Workfront across managed workstreams.
- Proactive identification and resolution of programme risks and escalation points before they become critical issues.
Compensation
Competitive
