Vice President Data Strategy Consulting (Mensch)

WPP stands for creative transformation. With the power of creativity, we shape a better future for our employees, our clients, our communities, and our planet. This is exactly where WPP Media comes in: As WPP's global media network, we combine the best platforms, talents, and partners to create new opportunities for boundless growth in a connected media world.

What we offer you:

• Work-Life-Balance: Thanks to flexible working hours with a focus on personal interaction in the office and complementary remote work, your job adapts to your life. You can flexibly compensate for overtime.
• Vacation mode on: You receive 30 vacation days plus a flexible day – additionally, December 24th and 31st are days off.
• Wellbeing first: Health benefits, attractive retirement plans, and Mental Health Awareness Days put your health center stage.
• Practice makes perfect: Develop yourself with our diverse further training opportunities and utilize our internal career programs for your development within the WPP network.
• More than just a job: Unforgettable events, employee discounts, and other highlights such as the Job Ticket, Wellhub, or the Job Bike await you.
• Be yourself: Everyone is welcome here – diversity and equal opportunities are important to us.

What you will achieve:

As Vice President Data Strategy Consulting (Mensch), you will bear the overall responsibility for the Data Strategy Practice in Germany and will be the central point of contact for our strategically most important clients at decision-maker level. You will lead and develop several director and senior teams, be responsible for the commercial results of your area, and shape the further development of our Data Strategy offering at national and regional level.

• Leadership & Organizational Development: You will lead, coach, and develop several teams under the direction of Directors and establish a scalable, high-performing organizational structure. Furthermore, you will be responsible for personnel planning, talent development, and succession planning for your area and foster a "we-culture" based on inclusive leadership, appreciation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Strategic Client Responsibility: You will be a strategic sparring partner at decision-maker level for our most important clients and will be responsible for the data-driven transformation of entire client portfolios. At the same time, you will translate complex business challenges into holistic, multi-year data strategies with clear business impact (growth, efficiency, effectiveness) and represent WPP Media as a thought leader for Data Strategy towards clients, analysts, and in the industry.
• Commercial & Entrepreneurial Responsibility: You will be responsible for the revenue targets and profitability of your area. You will manage new business and cross-/upselling in the Data Strategy area at portfolio level and be responsible for larger, strategic pitches. You will also develop new service offerings and business models in the area of Data Strategy Consulting.
• Technology & Innovation: You will steer the further development and market-wide rollout of modern advertising technologies (Data Clean Rooms, CDPs, DSPs, AI-driven planning) across multiple client contexts. You will also be responsible for the connection between local market requirements and global product/technology roadmaps (e.g., WPP Open, Open Intelligence, InfoSum).
• Stakeholder Management & Network: You will act as a central interface between the local market organization, the regional/global DTA structure, and client organizations. You will represent the Data Strategy area in internal committees and management circles and actively shape the strategic direction of WPP Media in Germany.

What sets you apart:

• Client Responsibility at the Highest Level: Demonstrable experience in consulting and managing C-level stakeholders in complex, strategic client relationships.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of data infrastructures, Data Clean Rooms, CDPs, DSPs, and AI concepts in marketing – with the ability to translate these into business strategies and business models.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong P&L responsibility, entrepreneurial thinking, and experience in developing new service offerings and managing larger budgets.
• Methodological Knowledge: Sound knowledge in measurement, incrementality frameworks, change management, and in managing complex, multi-year transformation programs.
• Network Competence: Excellent standing in the industry, high visibility as a thought leader, and the ability to network and convince across hierarchy levels and national borders.

In addition, you are: #strategic #entrepreneurial #strongleadership #strongcommunication

If you find this job exciting, we explicitly encourage you to apply, even if you do not possess every qualification listed above.

Working at WPP Media:

As WPP Media, we are shaping the future of media and consistently investing in our employees. Every colleague enjoys the benefits of the global network of WPP Media and WPP to develop and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising. We live diversity and cohesion through numerous Employee Resource Groups and regular internal events – for exchange, inspiration, and to celebrate our successes together.
 
WPP Media is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We consider all applicants for all positions without discrimination. Our goal is a culture of respect and belonging, where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and grow professionally.

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