Director Of Architecture, Ai & Product (contract Opportunity)
WPP
London, United Kingdom
On-site
Extensive senior experience in global complex organizations
Strategic leadership for product and ai functions
Experience breaking down legacy silos and unifying teams
WPP is embarking on a major 3-year transformation to simplify, modernize, and unify its technology platforms across the group
Job Summary
WPP is embarking on a major 3-year transformation to simplify, modernize, and unify its technology platforms across the group.
The role requires establishing and implementing a short-to-mid-term strategy for the newly formed Product, Architecture, and AI function.
This position involves driving organizational transformation by breaking down legacy silos and ensuring consistent delivery of value across all agencies.
Matching Summary
WPP is embarking on a major 3-year transformation to simplify, modernize, and unify its technology platforms across the group.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Extensive senior experience in global complex organizations
Strategic leadership for Product and AI functions
Experience breaking down legacy silos and unifying teams
Define enterprise-wide architectural frameworks and standards
Stakeholder partnership with CIO and executive leadership
Nice-to-have
Ability to minimize change fatigue during transformation
Experience building underdeveloped AI capabilities
Strong talent management and development skills
Proven track record of cost-effective transformation
Key Requirements
Senior experience in global complex organizations
Leadership of Enterprise Architecture and AI CoE teams