Global PMO - People Technology (FTC)

WPP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is transforming the way it delivers People Technology globally, bringing Workday HCM to teams across markets. As part of the global People Technology PMO, you’ll help shape and deliver a high-profile transformation programme that creates a more connected, data-driven employee experience for thousands of colleagues worldwide.

This role offers hybrid working with office presence and opportunities to influence governance, budgeting, and dashboard development while coordinating planning,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex programmes or transformations within a large, global organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and functions.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence working with data, reporting, and financial information.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working across global teams and different time zones is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and governance of a global Workday transformation programme, helping to keep projects aligned, on track, and moving forward.
• Coordinate programme activities including planning, reporting, meeting management, action tracking, and stakeholder communications.
• Gather, analyse, and present data and insights to support investment decisions, programme governance, and leadership reporting.
• Monitor programme benefits, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics, helping teams drive successful outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance PMO processes, tools, documentation, and reporting to improve programme efficiency and transparency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, portfolio reporting, and dashboard development, providing clear visibility of programme performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Global collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

WPP is transforming the way we deliver People Technology globally, bringing Workday HCM to teams across our markets, agencies, and functions. As part of our global People Technology PMO, you'll play a key role in helping shape and deliver a high‑profile transformation programme that will create a more connected, data‑driven employee experience for thousands of colleagues worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the delivery and governance of a global Workday transformation programme, helping to keep projects aligned, on track, and moving forward.
• Coordinate programme activities including planning, reporting, meeting management, action tracking, and stakeholder communications.
• Gather, analyse, and present data and insights to support investment decisions, programme governance, and leadership reporting.
• Monitor programme benefits, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics, helping teams drive successful outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance PMO processes, tools, documentation, and reporting to improve programme efficiency and transparency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, portfolio reporting, and dashboard development, providing clear visibility of programme performance.

What you'll need:

• Experience supporting complex programmes or transformations within a large, global organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and functions.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence working with data, reporting, and financial information.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working across global teams and different time zones is beneficial.

Who you are:

You're open‑minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together, through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary work every day.

What we’ll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.