Director, Security Governance & Posture

WPP

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Technical security governance experience
Cybersecurity policies and frameworks knowledge
Executive communication skills for risk narratives
This senior leadership role involves building and leading WPP's Technical Security Governance function to define security guardrails and standards for a complex global technology estate

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role involves building and leading WPP's Technical Security Governance function to define security guardrails and standards for a complex global technology estate.
  • The successful candidate will own the governance framework across seven critical domains including Cloud, AI & Agentic, and Data Security while driving posture measurement for the CISO and board.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity and belonging with opportunities to influence projects at an unparalleled scale within a hybrid work environment.

Matching Summary

This senior leadership role involves building and leading WPP's Technical Security Governance function to define security guardrails and standards for a complex global technology estate.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical security governance experience
  • Cybersecurity policies and frameworks knowledge
  • Executive communication skills for risk narratives
  • Governance across multiple regions and regulations
  • Broad technical security domain knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • CISSP or cloud platform certifications
  • Familiarity with CNAPP/CSPM tooling
  • Experience in agile methodologies
  • Multinational matrixed company experience
  • Openness to new ideas and partnerships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science
  • 3+ years in technical security governance or risk oversight
  • Fluent English reading, writing, and conversation skills
  • Familiarity with GDPR and major data protection frameworks

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter