SVP, MMD, Global Client Solutions

The role

Lead the MM&D (Media Management & Delivery) teams for one of WPP Media's largest global clients, Nestle. Be the senior point of contact accountable for the quality and outcomes of media delivery, and act as a consultative partner who finds growth opportunities.

What you will do

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of all media campaigns for assigned global clients, meeting contractual commitments, performance KPIs and quality standards.
• Run frequent optimization processes to keep campaign performance in line with or above client expectations.
• Achieve investment pricing and quality objectives and surface opportunities for incremental value.
• Present campaign impact and ROI to senior clients and WPP leadership.
• Lead vendor JBP workstreams and identify partnership opportunities.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to global clients on media trends and innovation.
• Lead strategic workshops and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with client C-suite and VP stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of media professionals across global markets, including talent acquisition, retention and career pathing.
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency across the MM&D function.
• Identify organic growth opportunities within client portfolios and contribute to new business pitches.

Required qualifications

• Deep understanding of the global media landscape, including emerging trends, technologies and competitive dynamics.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and large-scale organizational transformation at a global scale.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading strategy development and execution in complex, cross-functional, multi-market environments.
• Experience with data, technology and tooling within a media or marcomms agency context.
• A partnership-led approach, comfortable working with agency, client and third-party stakeholders.
• Reputation as a change agent able to identify new routes to growth.
• Significant international media leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of Agile and Lean principles, with practical application experience.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams on Agile and Lean practices.
• Comfortable with detailed, written communications.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance.
• Group retirement plans.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks for growth and learning.
• Employee resource groups and in-office events.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver growth for clients. It is an equal opportunity employer.