Global PMO Manager, Data

The role

You will run the day-to-day programme management office for WPP's global Data transformation programme. You will keep plans, risks, governance and reporting clear and on track across workstreams, markets, technology teams and delivery partners.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain the integrated programme plan for the global Data programme.
• Run the PMO cadence: weekly status updates, action tracking, governance preparation, SteerCo reporting and follow-up.
• Maintain RAID logs, dependency maps and decision records, escalating risks and issues with owners, mitigations and due dates.
• Support the Programme Director with executive reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate stage gates, assurance checkpoints and quality reviews.
• Track programme benefits, scope, budget inputs and resource requirements with Finance and delivery teams.
• Support governance across data platforms, governance, integration, analytics enablement and AI readiness workstreams.
• Create and maintain programme artefacts such as plans, packs, templates, action logs and management information.
• Work with internal teams, vendors and delivery partners to ensure commitments and actions are followed through.
• Champion consistent use of delivery tools and standards, including Transformation Delivery Framework, Wrike and agreed templates.

Required qualifications

• Strong PMO experience supporting large-scale, complex technology or data transformation programmes in a global or multi-entity organisation.
• Experience using PMO, planning and reporting tools such as Wrike, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint or equivalent.
• Ability to build and maintain integrated plans, RAID logs, dependency trackers, action logs and governance materials with strong attention to detail.
• Confident producing high-quality executive reporting.
• Good understanding of programme governance, stage gates, assurance, delivery controls, financial tracking and benefits reporting.
• Comfortable working across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, vendors and geographies.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior audiences.
• Collaborative, proactive and resilient.

Nice to have

• Project, programme or portfolio management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMI or equivalent practical experience.
• Data, analytics, cloud or technology delivery awareness, including enterprise data platforms, governance, reporting or AI enablement.
• Data transformation awareness, including data governance, master data, analytics, reporting, integration or AI-related initiatives.

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired people and a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at industry-leading scale.
• Challenging and stimulating work with a group of creative problem solvers.

Before you apply

• WPP is an equal opportunity employer.
• Hybrid working with teams in the office around four days a week; accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during interviews.

About the company

WPP is a growth partner for leading global brands, combining media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and strategic counsel. It works across 100+ markets.