Global Business Strategy Implementation Lead (FTC Maternity Cover) in London

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.

About WPP Media Solutions

WPP Media Solutions sits at the heart of WPP's media, data, technology, and performance ecosystem, bringing together best-in-class planning, activation, data, and commerce capabilities to solve complex client growth challenges. Working across WPP's agency brands and specialist units, Media Solutions is designed to deliver integrated, future-proofed media strategies that are people-first, privacy-safe, and outcomes-driven.

Role Summary and Impact

This role sits in the Global WPP Media Solutions Team, within the Commercial Strategy & Solutions Enablement pillar who cover the below core areas:

• Responsible for commercial evaluation - developing and implementing business and commercial strategies that enable the objectives of the Media Solutions org to be met (including ongoing 3 YP implementation and evolution).
• Enablement of strategic initiatives through platform support, governance, and key enhancements to solution functionality.
• Leadership of the work to evolve and implement required compliance guidelines including governance around ongoing market acceleration and expansion strategies.
• This team focuses on yield, pricing and margin management strategies, with ownership of commercial model creation/evolution, in line with new solution development.
• This team is a key conduit into the wider WPP Ecosystem including WPP Data and Tech, as well as integral to cross functional alignment across Global Media Management and Delivery team.

The Global Business Strategy Implementation Lead provides WPP Media Solutions global teams with the support and processes needed to successfully drive business initiatives aligned to WPP Media (Solutions) strategic objectives, by actively driving focus, collaboration & accountability. This role will require a strong focus on process excellence, continuous improvement, compliance, business operations, change management, adoption & governance, business partnering and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Global Compliance & Governance: Translate and cascade global policy requirements into clear guidance, assessing market compliance levels and audit readiness, ensuring we are 100% compliant in line with our investment and contractual obligations.
• Drive the transformation of WMS process management within the DPAM framework, collaborating with multiple teams cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of WMS workflows into the future-state operating model.
• Lead and oversee any required auditing processes such as the live global user access management process for identified platforms, coordinating workflow improvement, issue resolution, training and user reviews when required.
• Drive the enhancement and global market adoption of commerce reporting process, e.g. coordinating quarterly number collection globally, streamlining existing process whilst exploring automation opportunities.
• Lead Global Strategic Initiatives: Drive the design, implementation, and optimization of strategic business processes across WMS globally, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and significant operational efficiencies.
• Champion Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Own and elevate global process excellence, fostering continuous improvement and innovation across WMS solutions, platforms, and ways of working.
• Senior Stakeholder Management & Influence: Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior leaders across WPP, agencies, and global functions to ensure alignment, buy-in, and successful adoption of key initiatives and critical business objectives.
• Drive Global Change & Adoption: Lead complex change management initiatives, facilitating seamless adoption of new processes, technologies, and operating models across diverse global markets.
• Oversee Critical Program Implementation: Provide senior leadership for high-impact WMS projects, including business system transformations, reporting frameworks, and cross-channel readiness, ensuring robust design and successful delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in business strategy implementation, large-scale process optimization, and complex change management within a global organization.
• Proven track record of driving significant operational efficiencies and strategic transformations, ideally in a media, advertising, or technology-driven environment.
• Exceptional program and project management skills, capable of leading multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously across diverse functional teams.
• Highly proficient in data-driven strategic planning, leveraging insights to inform process design and drive business outcomes.
• Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus with stakeholders at any level across different cultures and business units.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic Visionary: Connects detailed process improvements to WPP's broader strategic objectives, anticipating future needs and challenges.
• Results-Oriented Leader: Drives accountability and delivers tangible outcomes in dynamic global settings.
• Collaborative Influencer: Builds strong, trust-based relationships with senior leaders and diverse teams, fostering cross-functional synergy and alignment.
• Change Catalyst: Champions transformation, inspiring adaptation and resilience.
• Innovative & Adaptable: Possesses a curious mindset, embraces new technologies, and seeks creative solutions to complex global challenges.
• Client-Centric Mindset: Understands and prioritizes how operational excellence directly contributes to superior client outcomes and WPP's market leadership.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.