Senior Director, Strategic Programme Delivery

WPP Media Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media Limited seeks a Senior Director, Programme Management to lead strategic programmes across Data & Technology Solutions in a London hub. You will turn priorities into actionable plans, align senior stakeholders and drive multi‑team delivery with a hands‑on leadership style.

The role requires balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, mentoring programme managers, and fostering collaboration across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large, multi‑team programmes.
• Ability to align senior stakeholders and translate strategy into delivery plans.
• Experience guiding technology, operations or organisational change initiatives.
• Comfort working with diverse, cross‑functional teams and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programmes from planning through delivery across DTS and the wider business.
• Translate priorities into clear roadmaps, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate delivery across Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Data and Finance teams.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Hands-on delivery

Mentoring

Job description

WPP Media Limited seeks a Senior Director, Programme Management to lead strategic programmes across Data & Technology Solutions in a London hub. You will turn priorities into actionable plans, align senior stakeholders and drive multi‑team delivery with a hands‑on leadership style.

The role requires balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, mentoring programme managers, and fostering collaboration across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.