Programme Lead (Value & Delivery) - Enterprise AI

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP in London, United Kingdom, is seeking a senior leader to own value realisation for its Enterprise AI portfolio, partnering with delivery and business stakeholders to measure benefits and maximise ROI across the enterprise.

You'll define operating models, develop business cases, and report at steering committees, helping AI scale and become embedded into how work is done. The role emphasizes transformation, governance and executive communication in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise transformation and value realisation.
• Proven track record owning business cases and post-implementation measurement.
• Experience transitioning programmes to in-house ownership and working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own value realisation for WPP's Enterprise AI portfolio with measurable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain business cases, benefits frameworks, adoption metrics and executive reporting.
• Define the operating model for Enterprise AI and establish business-as-usual practices as AI scales.
• Represent AI adoption and programme outcomes at steering committees and leadership forums.
• Lead a small specialist team focused on value tracking and adoption measurement.
• Collaborate with delivery, governance and business stakeholders to ensure evidence-led approaches.

Skills

Enterprise transformation

Value realisation

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Power BI

Microsoft 365 adoption

Job description

London, United Kingdom

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.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Within Enterprise Technology, we're enabling this transformation by building the platforms, capabilities and operating models that will power the next generation of work. From Microsoft Copilot and intelligent automation to emerging AI technologies and agentic workflows, we're embedding AI into the fabric of how WPP operates globally.

This role sits at the heart of WPP's Enterprise AI programme, owning the critical link between delivery and impact. While delivery teams focus on building AI solutions, you'll focus on proving and maximising their value, ensuring solutions become embedded into the way people work and that benefits are measured, evidenced and sustained over time.

You'll work with senior business stakeholders and functional leaders to shape investment decisions, drive adoption at scale and ensure WPP realises the full value of its AI ambitions.

What you'll be doing:

• Own value realisation for WPP's Enterprise AI portfolio, ensuring investments deliver measurable business outcomes and demonstrable return on investment.
• Develop and maintain business cases, benefits frameworks, adoption metrics and executive reporting for senior Technology and Transformation stakeholders.
• Own the enterprise-wide adoption and measurement framework, establishing baselines, KPIs, benchmarks and reporting standards across multiple business environments.
• Define and implement the operating model for Enterprise AI, helping establish what business-as-usual looks like as AI scales across WPP.
• Represent AI adoption, value realisation and programme outcomes at steering committees, programme boards and senior leadership forums.
• Lead and develop a small specialist team focused on value tracking, adoption measurement and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with delivery, governance and business stakeholders to ensure a consistent, evidence-led approach to Enterprise AI.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience leading enterprise transformation, value realisation, programme delivery or business change initiatives within large global organisations.
• A proven track record of owning business cases, benefits frameworks and post-implementation value measurement.
• Experience transitioning programmes from outsourced or partner-led delivery into sustainable in-house ownership.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to build, challenge and defend investment cases.
• Experience working directly with senior stakeholders across functions such as Finance, Shared Services, Tax or Transformation.
• The ability to influence at senior levels while remaining equally effective with operational teams.
• Excellent analytical capability and the confidence to challenge assumptions, methodologies and reported outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create executive-ready materials and recommendations.

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 adoption or enterprise-scale AI programmes.
• Familiarity with Viva Insights, Power BI and adoption analytics.
• Background in finance, audit, controls or business performance measurement.
• Experience working within media, advertising, marketing services or similarly complex global businesses.

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, 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.