Global Transformation Director, Program & Change Leadership

wppmedia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a senior leader to head the Global Applied Transformation function within the Media Futures Group. You will manage Project/Program managers, shape change strategies, and partner with Google to drive AI-fueled transformations across global markets.

You will work with cross-functional teams, define standards, mentor staff, and ensure adoption of new methods while aligning with business priorities. This role sits in a dynamic, high-impact environment in London.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholders.
• Strong change management and communications capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management, mentorship and coaching to project managers.
• Define project management competency models and performance expectations across career stages.
• Establish agile / adaptable standards and best practices for project and program management.
• Establish agile / adaptable standards and best practices for change management and communications.
• Build partnerships with Global Functional leads and Regional leads to align transformation initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process design

Agile

Communication

Education

MBA

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

WPP Media seeks a senior leader to head the Global Applied Transformation function within the Media Futures Group. You will manage Project/Program managers, shape change strategies, and partner with Google to drive AI-fueled transformations across global markets.

You will work with cross-functional teams, define standards, mentor staff, and ensure adoption of new methods while aligning with business priorities. This role sits in a dynamic, high-impact environment in London.