Director Of Architecture, Ai & Product (contract Opportunity)
Wpp
London, United Kingdom
On-site
Senior experience in global complex organizations
Establish short to mid-term strategy for ai and product
Define enterprise-wide architectural frameworks and standards
WPP is embarking on a major 3-year Transformation to simplify, modernise, and unify its technology platforms across the group
Job Summary
WPP is embarking on a major 3-year Transformation to simplify, modernise, and unify its technology platforms across the group.
The role requires establishing and implementing the short- to mid-term strategy for the newly formed Product, Architecture, and AI function.
This position involves acting as a primary partner to Domain Support, Strategy, Engineering, and Service Delivery leaders to ensure architectural strategy integration.
Matching Summary
WPP is embarking on a major 3-year Transformation to simplify, modernise, and unify its technology platforms across the group.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Senior experience in global complex organizations
Establish short to mid-term strategy for AI and Product
Define enterprise-wide architectural frameworks and standards
Break down legacy silos and unify disparate teams
Provide strategic counsel to CIO and executive leadership
Nice-to-have
Experience with agentic marketing platforms
Ability to minimize change fatigue during transformation
Track record of accelerating AI adoption
Strong stakeholder partnership and influence skills
Key Requirements
Extensive senior experience in a global, complex organization
Line management oversight of talent and development activities
Proven ability to build underdeveloped capabilities in enterprise architecture and AI