Global Programme Manager (FTC)

WPP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP is delivering a major People Technology transformation by bringing Workday HCM to colleagues worldwide. As part of the global PMO, you will help drive consistency, transparency and successful delivery across a large-scale programme shaping people processes for years to come.

You'll support day-to-day PMO operations, governance, planning, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and budget tracking. You will create dashboards and presentations to provide insights, supporting decisions, investment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects or programmes within large, complex, global organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence working with data, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working across different time zones and cultures would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the global PMO, including governance, planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, track actions, risks, dependencies, and programme milestones.
• Gather, analyse, and present programme data to support decision‑making, investment approvals, and leadership reporting.
• Track budgets, forecasts, and programme benefits, ensuring clear visibility of performance and delivery progress.
• Help improve PMO processes, tools, reporting, and ways of working across a complex global programme.
• Create dashboards, reports, and presentations that provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Budgeting

Problem solving

Global programmes

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We're delivering one of WPP's most significant People Technology transformations, bringing Workday HCM to colleagues around the world. As part of our global PMO team, you'll help drive consistency, transparency, and successful delivery across a large-scale programme that will shape how our people processes work for years to come.

What you'll be doing

• Support the day-to-day running of the global PMO, including governance, planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, track actions, risks, dependencies, and programme milestones.
• Gather, analyse, and present programme data to support decision‑making, investment approvals, and leadership reporting.
• Track budgets, forecasts, and programme benefits, ensuring clear visibility of performance and delivery progress.
• Help improve PMO processes, tools, reporting, and ways of working across a complex global programme.
• Create dashboards, reports, and presentations that provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Experience supporting projects or programmes within large, complex, global organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence working with data, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working across different time zones and cultures would be beneficial.

Who you are

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open‑minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, and 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 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.