Data Governance Director F/H (CDI)

The role

This director will enforce global data standards, taxonomy integrity and compliance across all luxury Maisons and markets. The role moves data operations to an automated Prevention–Monitoring–Correction framework and leads the Data & Tech team.

What you will do

• Align data collection with business and media objectives
• Challenge and simplify existing processes, taxonomies and naming conventions
• Build, own and execute the end-to-end Prevention–Monitoring–Correction data model
• Lead the yearly global taxonomy review, cleanup and integration of new data dimensions
• Enforce standardized global naming conventions, including unique Campaign IDs
• Lead, structure and upskill the Data & Tech team
• Frame team workflows to break down operational silos
• Advise Data Operations Executives and Associate Directors on automated data validation
• Drive global data compliance to a strict 95% accuracy target
• Ensure clean input data flows into Optimus dashboards and WPP Open

Required qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Digital Data Governance, Taxonomy Management or Media Data Operations
• Strong AdOps background with hands-on experience in digital tracking, ad serving and multi-market data compliance
• Deep understanding of taxonomy architecture and dynamic UTM/naming structures
• Knowledge of Accutics, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), server-side tracking and campaign management workflows
• Proven track record enforcing governance standards across multi-brand, multi-agency and international teams
• Great autonomy, strong organizational skills and a strategic mindset
• High level of diplomacy and active listening
• Ability to communicate technical data governance standards to executives and operational teams

Benefits

• Up to 2 work-from-home days per week, plus 2 full weeks of remote work per year
• 2 extra days off per year, plus additional leave tiers based on seniority
• Dedicated health leave programs, including up to 5 WFH days/month for employees with endometriosis
• Support programs and paid leave allowances for employees with recognized disability status (RQTH)
• Privileged access to WPP Media and WPP global networks
• Community and solidarity missions through the "We care and we act" program

Before you apply

• The recruitment process includes a recruiter interview, an operational interview and a case study or technical assessment

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is WPP's global media collective, connected through WPP Open.