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WPP Media

Senior Data Strategy Manager

Location: Barcelona, Spain; Madrid, Spain · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Senior · Posted: August 18, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role leads the overall data strategy for a client, acting as the primary connection between business, technology, media, and digital capabilities to ensure a shared vision and effective governance of the data ecosystem. The manager will define and evolve a 2-3 year data transformation roadmap, prioritize initiatives, and lead the data project portfolio, translating business needs into concrete action plans. This position requires deep knowledge of the MarTech and AdTech ecosystem, including CDPs, First Party Data strategies, and Data Clean Rooms, with a strong business acumen and transformational leadership.
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