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Data Strategy Manager

GROUPM
London
4 weeks ago
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About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Choreograph is seeking a Manager, Data Strategy (global role) who will play a pivotal role in supporting our Data Strategy team to drive adoption of the Open Media Studio (OMS) Platform across GroupM agencies and clients, accelerating the use of data to inform brilliant advertising strategies. They will support our Agency and Client Data Strategy leadership to manage The Coca-Cola company agency’s clients' satisfaction, commercial health, and their understanding of our platform, solutions, and consulting services.

You will help to coordinate all aspects of delivery operations within our Data Strategy team to ensure that our delivery of client solutions to existing and new clients is exceptional, expertly executed and drives the very best experiences for our clients and agencies. You will be responsible for coordinating Choreograph’s responses and engagements across pitches and will support Data Strategy leadership across current accounts in their delivery to agencies and external clients. You will design onboarding plans and training and advise and help action on knowledge gaps. You will support and coordinate efforts across Data Strategy leadership in service of the success and adoption of OMS across clients and agencies.

Role Summary and Impact

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Audience Led Data Strategy: You will work with Data Strategy leadership to develop and launch annual data strategy approach including partners prioritization, role and application of 1PD, 2PD and 3PD data sources to drive business growth for TCCC.
  • Support Platform Adoption (Open Media Studio): You will work with Data Strategy leadership to coordinate trainings, assess and action against knowledge gaps and prepare relevant collateral in order to support adoption of Open Media Studio platform. This will include coordinating Choreograph responses in new business acquisition and supporting and coordinating across existing client and agency teams (including up-selling and cross-selling).
  • Agency Engagement & Solutions Success: You will support Data Strategy leadership by designing training and onboarding plans for existing and new clients and providing basic walkthroughs and demos of OMS.
  • Support Data Strategy for Clients & Product Partnership: You will support Data Strategy leadership in collecting client requirements, gaps and aspirations in order to feedback back to the product teams.
  • Adoption Measurement: You will collate dashboards and prepare required reporting to support Data Strategy leadership track platform adoption and success.
  • Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of industry trends and technologies and provide thought leadership that sets Choreograph apart as an industry expert.


Skills and Experience





At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
  • Deep interest in Media & Technology: An understanding of and desire to learn more about data products, technology, and trends within the advertising and marketing industry with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Customer Focus: A relentless focus on customer success, with a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences and driving long-term relationships.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, as this role hinges on effective interaction with clients and agency partners.
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
  • Experience working with large marketing agencies.
  • Familiarity with GroupM or WPP ecosystem.


Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location





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