VP, Media Operations & Transformation

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a Vice President, Practice Operations to lead operational excellence across a defined client portfolio within MM&D UK, translating strategy into high-impact, scalable delivery. You will drive governance, maturity, and performance across delivery teams, partnering with senior stakeholders to embed data-driven, outcome-focused ways of working.

This role mentors teams and shapes capabilities across craft areas.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading media operations and delivery teams.
• Proven ability to drive operational strategy and governance.
• Strong background in cross-functional collaboration and client stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and commercial growth initiatives for the client portfolio within MM&D.
• Drive operational excellence, governance, and transformation across delivery teams.
• Manage process maturity, OKRs and KPIs to ensure high-quality client outcomes.
• Develop and mentor teams, championing collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to adopt new capabilities and delivery models.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational & commercial acumen

Project management

Craft & domain expertise

Client & stakeholder management

Collaboration & influence

Problem-solving

Job description

WPP Media seeks a Vice President, Practice Operations to lead operational excellence across a defined client portfolio within MM&D UK, translating strategy into high-impact, scalable delivery. You will drive governance, maturity, and performance across delivery teams, partnering with senior stakeholders to embed data-driven, outcome-focused ways of working.

This role mentors teams and shapes capabilities across craft areas.