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 product architecture and ai
Drive organizational transformation and break down legacy silos
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 leaders of Domain Support, Strategy, Engineering, and Service Delivery to ensure architectural strategy is fully integrated.
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 Product Architecture and AI
Drive organizational transformation and break down legacy silos
Define and enforce enterprise-wide architectural frameworks
Provide strategic counsel to CIO and executive leadership
Nice-to-have
Experience with agentic marketing platforms
Ability to minimize change fatigue during large-scale change
Track record of integrating disparate teams into cohesive delivery
Strong stakeholder partnership skills across engineering and strategy
Key Requirements
Extensive senior experience in a global, complex organization
Line-management support and talent development oversight
Contract opportunity duration implied by job title