SVP, Data Science CoE Leader for Global Clients (Hybrid)

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a Senior Data Science Lead for the CoE with Global Clients. You will guide advanced analytics, modelling, and AI initiatives, leading a large data science team and shaping the analytics portfolio.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical insights into strategic client outcomes. You will drive innovation, ensure governance, and maintain high standards for scalable, impact-focused data solutions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading data science teams and delivering technical strategy.
• Ability to mentor engineers and shape best practices across models and deployments.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders and clients in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statistical modelling, econometrics, ML, AI and forecasting across Global Clients.
• Lead and develop the Data Science team, promoting best practices and code quality.
• Own the portfolio of Data Science solutions within the CoE and ensure scalable delivery.
• Partner with product, data, technology and consulting teams to identify high-value opportunities.
• Translate complex modelling into clear business value for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Data Science Leadership

Team Leadership

Technical mentoring

Data strategy

Communication

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

WPP Media seeks a Senior Data Science Lead for the CoE with Global Clients. You will guide advanced analytics, modelling, and AI initiatives, leading a large data science team and shaping the analytics portfolio.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical insights into strategic client outcomes. You will drive innovation, ensure governance, and maintain high standards for scalable, impact-focused data solutions across the organisation.