Global Business Strategy Implementation Lead (FTC Maternity Cover)

Responsibilities

• As and when required, ensure that any changes to our investment policy and/or Flex addendum are operationalised working with key global, regional and local stakeholders as well as legal and investment (expected H2 2026).
• Drive the transformation of WMS process management within the DPAM framework, collaborating with multiple teams cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of WMS workflows into the future-state operating model.
• Drive the enhancement and global market adoption of commerce reporting process, e.g. coordinating quarterly number collection globally, streamlining existing process whilst exploring automation opportunities. (~1-2 hours per week on avg.)
• Lead Global Strategic Initiatives: Drive the design,

Additional Information

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 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. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 9686 - Global Business Strategy Implementation Lead (Maternity Cover) About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com About WPP Media Solutions WPP Media Solutions sits at the heart of WPP's media, data, technology, and performance ecosystem, bringing together best-in-class planning, activation, data, and commerce capabilities to solve complex client growth challenges. Working across WPP's agency brands and specialist units, Media Solutions is designed to deliver integrated, future-proofed media strategies that are people-first, privacy-safe, and outcomes-driven. In 2026, WPP Media Solutions continues to lead the industry in applying AI-enabled planning, advanced measurement, and cross-channel innovation to help brands connect with audiences in meaningful, measurable ways. Role Summary and Impact This role sits in the Global WPP Media Solutions Team , within the Commercial Strategy & Solutions Enablement pillar who cover the below core areas; Responsible for commercial evaluation - developing and implementing business and commercial strategies that enable the objectives of the Media Solutions org to be met (including ongoing 3 YP implementation and evolution). Enablement of strategic initiatives through platform support, governance, and key enhancements to solution functionality. Leadership of the work to evolve and implement required compliance guidelines including governance around ongoing market acceleration and expansion strategies. In addition, this team focuses on yield, pricing and margin management strategies, with ownership of commercial model creation/evolution, in line with new solution development. This team is not only a key conduit into the wider WPP Ecosystem including WPP Data and Tech, as well as integral to cross functional alignment across Global Media Management and Delivery team. The Global Business Strategy Implementation Lead for whom we are seeking maternity cover currently provides WPP Media Solutions global teams with the support and processes needed to successfully drive business initiatives aligned to WPP Media (Solutions) strategic objectives, by actively driving focus, collaboration & accountability. This role will require a strong focus on process excellence, continuous improvement, compliance, business operations, change management, adoption & governance, business partnering and influence.

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