TL;DR

SVP, Data Strategy (AI, Marketing): Driving transformative growth for WPP's largest clients by governing data strategy practice, leading teams, and developing commercial frameworks for data products and services with an accent on portfolio governance, team leadership, and commercial strategy. Focus on winning new business, defining pricing and packaging for complex data solutions, and cultivating senior client relationships.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom. Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location, with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company, transforming marketing by building an AI-enabled media and data platform for advertising.

What you will do

  • Own and govern strategic data relationships and growth plans across a dedicated portfolio of WPP clients.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of VPs, Directors, and Managers within the data strategy practice.
  • Drive the commercial engine for the UK Data Strategy practice, accountable for new business, pricing, and commercial proposals.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with senior marketing and data leads at key clients and C-suite stakeholders within agencies.
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the overall vision, operational effectiveness, and culture of the Choreograph UK department.

Requirements

  • Extensive senior-level experience leading data strategy or analytics functions, with a proven track record managing large, complex client portfolios.
  • Demonstrable experience in leading and winning new business pitches, coupled with strong commercial acumen in pricing, scoping, and negotiating data-driven workstreams.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop other senior leaders (VP/Director level).
  • Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to C-suite level clients.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex data and technology capabilities into clear, commercially viable client solutions.

Culture & Benefits

  • Hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
  • Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks for professional growth and learning.
  • Variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
  • Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
  • Preferential partner discounts.