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# Group Director, Network Growth Strategy & Opportunity Shaping at VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions 

- **Company:** VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions 
- **Location:** Chicago Illinois, United States / New York New York, United States
- **Compensation:** $100k–$230k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vmlenterprisesolutions/jobs/8756979002

## Job description

## Who We Are

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.

Group Director, Network Growth Strategy & Opportunity Shaping

Function

WPP Network Growth

Reports to

Executive Director, WPP Network Growth / relevant Managing Director

Level

Group Director

Location

New York, London or Chicago;

Remit

Global role focused on converting signals into briefs, narratives and activation requests.

## ROLE MANDATE

Turn ambiguous WPP-sourced signals into clear, actionable opportunity briefs, client POVs and routing recommendations.

## WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

The growth engine will only move at speed if signals are translated into clear briefs. This role creates the strategic shaping capacity that allows senior growth leads to move more opportunities without losing quality.

## CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop client POVs, opportunity narratives and meeting materials for WPP-sourced ES opportunities.
- Translate broad client issues into ES opportunity statements, potential solution pathways and value hypotheses.
- Prepare qualification materials that help leadership decide whether to pursue, route, hold or stop an opportunity.
- Support Managing Directors on complex opportunities and early-stage pursuit development.
- Create repeatable playbooks for recurring opportunity types across WPP Creative, WPP Media, WPP Open and agencies.
- Work with the Network Growth Operations role to ensure briefs, actions and routes are tracked.
- Raise gaps in ES proposition, proof points or activation support that slow opportunity conversion.

## CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Group Director-level strategist, growth operator or senior account planner with strong B2B / transformation fluency.
- Exceptional synthesis and writing skills; able to produce executive-ready briefs quickly.
- Comfortable across creative, media, data, CRM, AI, martech, content and platform themes.
- Commercially aware and able to frame opportunities in terms of client value and WPP revenue potential.
- Highly organized, fast-moving and AI-enabled.
- Able to support senior stakeholders without requiring extensive handholding.

## KEY RELATIONSHIPS

- Head of WPP Network Growth and wider Growth leadership.
- WPP Creative, WPP Media, WPP Open and agency client teams.
- GCLs and priority account teams where ES opportunities are present.
- Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales for complex or ambiguous opportunities.
- ES Pillar Leads, Consulting / Advisory, Alliances, Pursuit Excellence and Growth Operations.

## SUCCESS MEASURES

- Quality and speed of opportunity briefs and client POVs.
- Number of opportunities shaped and advanced to clear next action.
- Reduction in vague or stalled signals within the Network Growth pipeline.
- Reuse of playbooks and briefing templates across the team.
- Positive feedback from MDs, GCLs, agencies and ES stakeholders on clarity of output.

## FIRST 90-DAY FOCUS

- Create the standard Network Growth opportunity brief template.
- Support shaping of the first wave of priority WPP-sourced opportunities.
- Build initial reusable plays around the most common opportunity types.
- Establish a weekly review of stuck or ambiguous opportunities that need sharper framing.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [WPP Benefits](https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome)for more details.

_ $100,000—$230,000 USD

## About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships – all united by our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit [WPP.com](http://wpp.com/).

WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.

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## About VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VML Enterprise Solutions is the technology and data consulting arm of global creative agency VML, delivering digital transformation, customer experience, commerce, and AI-driven solutions for the world’s largest brands.
- **Entity Type**: Division of VML, a subsidiary of WPP plc (NYSE: WPP, LSE: WPP). WPP is publicly traded.
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2023 (formed as a unified unit within VML, inheriting legacy from Wunderman Thompson Commerce and VMLY&R)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (organizational unit); leadership includes Global CEO Jeff Geheb (Enterprise Solutions) and UK CEO Joe Petyan.

## Core Business
- **Industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Digital Transformation, Customer Experience (CX), Commerce, Marketing Technology, AI
- **Target customers**: Large enterprise and multinational B2C and B2B brands across retail, CPG, automotive, financial services, and technology
- **Mission**: *“We are driven by technology, but inspired by people – customers, clients, partners and colleagues.”* Focus on closing the gap between AI ambition and AI readiness.

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Technology Transformation**: Modernizing legacy systems, implementing AI-driven operating models, and migrating platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Cloud) to unlock new capabilities.
- **Customer Experience (CX)**: End-to-end CX design and implementation, including CRM, loyalty solutions, personalization at scale, and digital product innovation.
- **Commerce**: Omnichannel retail and B2B commerce experiences across DTC, marketplace, and B2B channels; powered by Adobe Commerce, Shopify, and Salesforce.
- **Consulting**: Strategy, innovation, analytics, and marketing effectiveness measurement to drive business impact.
- **Data & AI**: Advanced analytics, data clean rooms, AI-mediated recommendation, and scaled automation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available for the division. Parent WPP’s market cap is approximately £8–9 billion (as of mid-2025). VML itself is a top global agency network.
- **Key Metric**: Total headcount of **10,000+ experts** across 40+ global offices (vml.com). Active job postings as of mid-2025: 201, with year-over-year posting growth of **+428.9%** (LinkedIn).
- **Notable Clients**: The Coca-Cola Company, Ford, Mars, Nestlé, Unilever, Sainsbury’s, KFC, Microsoft (Xbox Design Lab), United Rentals.
- **Notable Partners**: Adobe, Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, Braze, Shopify, MACH Alliance (over 50 technology vendor partnerships).
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid hiring surge (+428.9% YoY); new AI-focused whitepapers (“Share of Decision”, “Mastering Modernization”); expansion of Enterprise Solutions as a distinct operating unit under VML; recent CEO appointments (Joe Petyan as UK CEO in 2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Integration**: Combines deep creative capabilities of VML (award-winning global agency) with dedicated technology and data teams, allowing clients to move from strategy to execution under one roof.
- **Platform Ecosystems**: Long‑standing, certified partnerships with the largest enterprise platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, Shopify, Google, Microsoft) enable best‑in‑class delivery.
- **Proven Track Record**: Delivered “world’s largest grocery eCommerce replatform” (Sainsbury’s) and transformed customer experiences for Ford across Europe.
- **AI‑First Focus**: Actively publishing frameworks and whitepapers on AI readiness, LLM integration, and data clean rooms – positioning as a thought leader in enterprise AI.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI‑driven transformation and automation for enterprise clients.
- Deepening omnichannel commerce capabilities (B2B, DTC, marketplace).
- Expanding consulting and CX services alongside technology delivery.
- Building out global delivery centers (India, Poland, Portugal, Hungary, US) to increase cost‑effective capacity.
- Investing in talent acquisition – especially in engineering, data, and AI roles – reflected in the surge of job postings.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes transformation of both client businesses and employee careers. Described as supportive, inclusive, and committed to personal growth. “[We] cherish unique perspectives” (vml.com/es-emea-careers).
- **Learning & Development**: Ongoing targeted learning, development opportunities, and a graduate programme for early‑career talent.
- **Work Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but offices exist across 40+ locations (London, New York, Bengaluru, Warsaw, Lisbon, etc.) with flexible/remote practices common in agency/consulting environments.
- **Notable Perks**: Work with iconic global brands (Coca-Cola, Ford, Microsoft); access to cutting‑edge technology stacks; high growth trajectory with increasing headcount and project demand.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on modern engineering (cloud, AI, headless commerce, MACH architecture) and cross‑functional collaboration between designers, engineers, and strategists.

## Sources
1. [vml.com – Enterprise Solutions](https://www.vml.com/expertise/enterprise-solutions)
2. [vml.com – Enterprise Solutions EMEA Careers](https://www.vml.com/es-emea-careers)
3. [LinkedIn – VML Enterprise Solutions](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml-enterprise-solutions)
4. [Greenhouse – VML Enterprise Solutions Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vmlenterprisesolutions)

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