As Implementation Director you would work directly with the Implementation Partner as part of the Implementation Leadership team to refine, expand and improve our product, leveraging the strength of WPP while ensuring it is fit for purpose for all of EM’s clients.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• A track record of industry leading work

• Experience in running a large team and managing development

• To lead by influence and example to inspire and motivate the team

• A commercial approach so all decisions/proposals are aligned to the commercial objectives of the agency

• A deep understanding of how to plan media across brand and response

• Ability to influence the most senior and demanding clients/Directors/internal stakeholders to gain commitment and drive decisions

• Deep Knowledge of industry media planning tools

• Be able to pro-actively forge relationships with media owners, resulting in innovation opportunities

• A track record for developing new ideas that have sound business benefit

• Ability to spot new trends and disruptions before they hit the mainstream and implement them to create better work for our Directors and/or clients.

• Clear understanding of the challenges our clients face in the industry and uses this to work proactively to find solutions and deliver value

• Ability to extract and filter relevant insights / research to support planning decisions

• Ability to tell compelling implementation stories

• Ability to sell (consultative selling)

• Genuine interest in industry research and new ways of working

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. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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