Associate Director, Investment, GCS

This role drives strategic investment management for WPP Media's global clients, developing a holistic view of investment targets and identifying media value opportunities. The Associate Director will collaborate with global partners to implement innovative investment solutions using AI and data-driven insights. Requires advanced analytical skills, experience in media investment or buying, and the ability to manage and mentor junior team members.

This Director, Social role leads paid social strategy and execution for designated clients, acting as the in-agency expert across all biddable channels. The role involves developing best practices, managing vendor relationships, and leading a team to deliver category-defining paid social campaigns. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of campaigns, thought leadership, and ensuring quality of work across the account team.

This senior leadership role oversees a large group within the social campaign delivery function, ensuring successful, profitable, and high-quality campaign execution. The Associate Director is responsible for team leadership, client retention, strategic oversight, and acting as the senior point of escalation for major executional challenges.

This Director, Implementation Planning role leads digital strategy for The Estée Lauder Companies' portfolio, driving digital and data transformation across iconic beauty brands. The role focuses on developing integrated digital roadmaps across Search, Social, and Programmatic, ensuring D2C performance plans align with brand-building activity. Responsibilities include assessing digital maturity, creating growth roadmaps, and embedding a rigorous test-and-learn culture.

This role leads the development, enhancement, and support of enterprise applications and reporting solutions built on Microsoft .NET and SQL Server. The director manages the full SDLC, optimizes database performance, and ensures reliable delivery across Development, UAT, and Production environments.

This role leads product management for WPP Media Solutions, defining product roadmaps and aligning delivery with business objectives. The director manages Product Owners, champions agile practices, and ensures engineering-ready requirements for data and AI platforms.

Leads media planning output for key clients in the UK, crafting strategic approaches and ensuring high-quality work. Manages a planning team, builds senior client relationships, and drives innovation in planning approaches and storytelling.