Implementation & Activation Group Director
The Implementation & Activation Group Director at WPP Media is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing a large team specializing in implementation planning and activation across all media channels. This position is integral to WPP Media's mission of delivering AI-driven media solutions that combine media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. The director will lead the team in delivering best-in-class solutions that fuel growth for clients and the organization.
Key responsibilities include acting as a senior consultant for clients, leading media negotiations, implementation planning, and activation, while proactively addressing client satisfaction. The director will provide innovative strategic insights, drive innovation and creativity, and collaborate closely with internal product teams to articulate benefits and convert growth opportunities. Additionally, the role involves overseeing and ensuring best-in-class delivery standards across the client remit, supporting craft leaders in identifying and implementing tools, technology, data, and automation solutions, and leading, motivating, and empowering a large team to achieve individual, team, and organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading a large, diverse team, with significant media investment and client service expertise. Strong, up-to-date media landscape knowledge is essential, along with exceptional communication and presentation skills. The director should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be collaborative and astute, and have first-class negotiation skills. A results-driven approach and the ability to bring an authentic self to work, contributing to great teamwork, are also important.
While specific compensation details are not provided, WPP Media offers a competitive salary package and a flexible working environment. Employees benefit from paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave, and early finishes during the summer months. The company also provides mental wellness support via the Employee Assistance Program.
WPP Media fosters a culture of openness, trust, and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. The company is committed to employee growth and development, offering a variety of employee resource groups and hosting frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. This inclusive culture is designed to inspire transformational creativity and support personal and professional growth.