Transition Operations Director

Transition Operations Director

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
WPP Media

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the onboarding of new clients and ensure seamless integration into our network.
  • Company: WPP Media, a global leader in creative transformation and AI-driven media.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborate with top talent across WPP to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Why this job: Shape key client relationships and drive impactful change from day one.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and experience in managing complex client transitions.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

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 ourpioneeringagentic 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.

Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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.

Transition Operations Director WPP Media is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Transition Lead to join our team in London.

This is a business-critical leadership role, responsible for orchestrating the seamless and successful onboarding of new clients and setting the stage for long-term growth and partnership.

As the Transition Lead, you will own the end-to-end integration of complex, multi-market clients into our network.

You will develop and execute robust transition programs, ensuring that all workstreams—from commercial setup to team onboarding and technology integration—are managed flawlessly.

This is a unique opportunity to shape our agency's most important new client relationships from day one, ensuring we deliver operational excellence and drive immediate value.

This role requires a leader who can navigate a matrixed environment, manage senior stakeholders, and drive change effectively.

As part of the role, you’ll at times also work across the wider WPP network, including partners in WPP Production and WPP Creative, to deliver integrated solutions.

You will be responsible for leading teams in varying compositions based on the task at hand.

Transition Strategy

Transition Operations Director employer: WPP Media

WPP Media is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Greater London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer competitive benefits and a hybrid work model that encourages creativity and flexibility, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the media landscape.

WPP Media

Contact Details:

WPP Media Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Transition Operations Director

Strategic Leadership
Client Onboarding
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Operational Excellence
Team Leadership