SVP, Data Solutions, UK

The role

You will own the development and delivery of a new capability that helps WPP Media clients unlock value from their first party data in media. You will lead the UK delivery and roadmap for Open intelligence and the Private data network, and work across WPP Media teams to bring this to market.

What you will do

• Own the design, delivery and roadmap for Open intelligence in the UK.
• Lead the development of the Private data network and Open intelligence solutions across the UK and into global product teams.
• Define and socialise the strategy for PDN and Open intelligence alongside Data Partnerships, including the onboarding of new data partners.
• Work with Investment and Media Solutions teams to define the commercial model for Open intelligence and PDN.
• Partner with Data Strategy to create marketing and training materials for PDN and Open intelligence.
• Support early-stage new business pitches and client meetings to represent UK data solutions.
• Ensure clear product marketing communications to internal stakeholders.
• Establish governance and guardrails for data solutions across media solutions, practices and commercial viability.
• Establish the UK enablement strategy for clients with global and local product and solutions teams.

Required qualifications

• Experience in data strategy, data partnerships or proprietary media within a media agency or related company such as a publisher, ad tech or client marketing organisation.
• Strong client direct experience in value proposition and client benefit narratives.
• Experience designing and developing monetised data solutions in media.
• Strong knowledge of the UK data partner landscape, data monetisation models and proprietary media products.
• Experience setting strategy, roadmapping, operationalising solutions and organising resources to deliver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including translating non-technical use cases into technical requirements.
• Strong influencing skills with senior clients.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and drive adoption of solutions.
• Clear documentation and working playbooks on what PDN can support and operationalise.
• Delivery-focused solutions leader with a strong technical and client leadership background who can make commercial decisions.

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 employee resource groups.
• Access to the global WPP Media and WPP networks for professional connections and learning.

Before you apply

• The role requires the right to work in the UK location.
• Applicants who require accommodations or flexibility should discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.