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WPP · London, London, United Kingdom

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 
 
We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
 
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 
 
For more information, visit WPP.com.
 

Why we're hiring:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Engineering Manager to lead one of our data engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and scaling data products, driving data pipeline development, and ensuring the availability, quality, and security of our data assets. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, product managers, and software engineers to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

 

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data engineers.
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient data pipelines and architectures.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data lake solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical data solutions.
  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all data engineering workflows.
  • Define best practices and standards for data engineering and promote their adoption.
  • Drive continuous improvement in data infrastructure and tooling, leveraging cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark,dbt).
  • Collaborate with PMs to manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables to meet business goals.
  • Work with data governance and compliance teams to ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Stay updated with the latest data engineering trends and technologies and evaluate their applicability.

 

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management position.
  • Strong expertise in data pipeline development, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing solutions.
  • Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data tools like Apache Spark, Python, etc.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Solid understanding of data modeling, data architecture, engineering frameworks
  • Proven ability to lead and scale engineering teams and manage cross-functional projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.

 

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

#LI-Hybrid 

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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Sobre WPP

At WPP, we believe in the power of collaboration and the impact of bold ideas. We champion creativity, providing a dynamic environment where you can contribute to groundbreaking work, develop your skills, and become part of a global community of passionate individuals. Explore a world of opportunities at WPP and discover a career that fuels your passion and empowers you to make a difference.


We use AI tools in our hiring process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience, such as helping match candidates to roles or assist with scheduling. These tools support, but never replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to using AI ethically, ensuring fairness, minimizing bias, and protecting candidate data in line with privacy regulations. If you have questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please reach out to enquiries@wpp.com

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