Head of Implementation - Wavemaker

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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Wavemaker, part of WPP, positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

Proven leadership experience driving digital, data, and commerce transformation within a media agency or comparable environment, with a track record of operational excellence and modernized media buying structures
Deep technical and strategic expertise across programmatic, paid social, search, and retail media networks, with demonstrated ability to deliver data-driven campaigns at scale
Demonstrated capability to build, mentor, and restructure high-performing activation teams, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned to a future-fit agency model
Strong senior stakeholder management skills, including building trusted advisory relationships with C-suite clients and navigating complex matrix organizations across agency and group structures
Proven ability to lead adoption of data platforms and media technology, translating complex capabilities into clear and actionable client value
Track record of contributing directly to commercial outcomes, including delivering on margin objectives, identifying organic growth opportunities, and supporting new business pitches
Experience in financial governance including media audits, expenditure forecasting, and performance benchmarking against client KPIs
Hands-on experience with WPP Open Media Solutions or comparable enterprise-level data and media platforms
Established relationships with senior media publishers and a track record of securing beta opportunities or exclusive inventory access
Experience designing and delivering retail media or commerce capability uplift programs for agency teams
Familiarity with WPP Commerce frameworks and first-party data integration for closed-loop measurement

Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
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