Sobre esta vaga de Transformation Manager - Enterprise Technology na WPP
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Why we're hiring:
At WPP, we're transforming how one of the world's largest creative companies operates through technology, data, AI and digital innovation.
With more than 100,000 people across 112 countries, WPP is a global leader in communications, experience, commerce and technology. We partner with many of the world's most recognised brands and organisations to create ideas and solutions that drive growth and lasting impact.
As part of our Enterprise Technology team, we're investing in a portfolio of transformation initiatives that will reshape how our business operates globally. From Data and AI to Finance, People platforms, Analytics and CRM, these programmes are critical to our future.
We're looking for a Transformation Manager to help drive delivery excellence across this portfolio, ensuring initiatives are well governed, insight-led and positioned for success with senior leadership.
What you'll be doing:
Drive effective transformation delivery
- Support Project, Programme and Portfolio Managers with planning, coordination, tracking and delivery management activities.
- Apply consistent governance standards, frameworks and controls across multiple initiatives.
- Ensure programmes are operating with clear plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery oversight.
- Support stage-gate reviews and governance processes to ensure initiatives progress successfully through key decision points.
Provide meaningful reporting and insight
- Maintain benefits tracking, resource planning, financial oversight and success measures.
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, actions, demand and change activities across the portfolio.
- Produce high-quality reporting, dashboards and executive materials that provide clear delivery insight.
- Ensure programme data is accurate, current and supports effective decision-making.
Support senior stakeholder governance
- Coordinate governance cycles, executive reporting, leadership updates and decision forums.
- Prepare high-quality materials for senior leaders, including ExCo-level reporting and presentations.
- Track actions, decisions and escalations to ensure accountability and timely resolution.
- Partner with Finance, Transformation, Technology and business stakeholders to support successful programme outcomes.
- Translate complex programme information into concise, actionable recommendations for leadership audiences.
Strengthen portfolio operations
- Maintain documentation, reporting repositories and delivery artefacts.
- Support portfolio planning and book-of-work management activities.
- Drive adherence to PMO processes, standards and governance frameworks.
- Leverage tools such as Power BI, Excel, Jira, Planview, Wrike or similar platforms to enhance delivery visibility and reporting.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who combines analytical rigour with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
You may currently be working within a PMO, transformation, consulting or programme delivery environment and be looking to broaden your experience across enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.
You'll likely have:- Experience supporting project, programme or portfolio delivery within a complex organisation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
- Experience producing executive-level reporting, governance materials and presentations.
- Exposure to delivery governance, programme controls, PMO, portfolio management or transformation disciplines.
- A consulting background, whether through a graduate programme or professional experience, would be highly advantageous.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
- Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or equivalent are advantageous.
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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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.
