Account Director, Data Operations

wppmedia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking an Account Director, Data Operations for the GCS programme. You will lead end-to-end data coordination across markets, ensuring high-quality data for MMM modelling and business decisions. You will liaise with local market teams, Nestlé stakeholders, and data vendors to maintain data integrity and timely delivery.

The role demands strong project management, excellent communication, and attention to detail to drive governance and standardisation across markets.

Qualifications

• Strong background in media planning, buying, or media operations.
• Experience managing multi-market data workflows and working with multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Proven ability to interpret and troubleshoot media data (spend, impressions, reach) and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Cockpit refresh calendar for Cockpit markets.
• Coordinate with local market teams, data processing vendors, and Nestlé stakeholders to ensure timely submission of data.
• Perform central QA checks before data is loaded into Cockpit or oversee local QA when decentralised.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with local teams.
• Enforce agreed actualisation processes for Cockpit markets and ensure data governance rules are followed.
• Act as the central point of contact for the Cockpit programme among local teams, stakeholders, and vendors.

Skills

Media planning & operations

Multi-market data workflows

Media data troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

WPP is seeking an Account Director, Data Operations for the GCS programme. You will lead end-to-end data coordination across markets, ensuring high-quality data for MMM modelling and business decisions. You will liaise with local market teams, Nestlé stakeholders, and data vendors to maintain data integrity and timely delivery.

The role demands strong project management, excellent communication, and attention to detail to drive governance and standardisation across markets.