Why we're hiring:

What you'll be doing:

• As the Global Head of Technology, you will oversee WPP's annual technology spend of approximately $800 million. You will work closely with our Global CIO, Global CTO, and agency IT teams to get the best value from our technology investments, software assets, and supplier relationships.
• You will lead a global team of 9 procurement professionals structured into two main areas: Software & AI (including software asset management),  IT Services, Telecom, Infrastructure & Cloud (including supplier relationship management)
• You will also guide a supporting team of 4 colleagues based in our Mumbai operations hub.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: Create and lead a 3-to-5-year technology procurement plan that supports WPP’s business goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a diverse, multi-location team, helping them grow and succeed.
• Relationship Building: Partner with senior leaders (including our Executive Committee) and key technology partners to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Value & Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage risks, and bring innovative technology solutions to WPP.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and Global CIO to align our supply chain with WPP's technology roadmap.

Who you'll be working with:

What you'll need:

• Leadership Experience: A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing procurement teams in a global or complex organisation.
• Technology Procurement Expertise: Deep experience managing complex technology categories (including software, cloud, and emerging tech like AI).
• Strong Relationship Skills: The ability to build trust, influence decisions, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Change Management: Experience helping teams navigate change and thrive in evolving, fast-paced environments.
• Commercial Mindset: Strong negotiation skills and experience building mutually beneficial partnerships with major global technology suppliers.

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?

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