--- title: 'Managing Director, Enterprise Growth Architecture - North America at VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/managing-director-enterprise-growth-architecture-north-america-vml-mn8ebz0x39na' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Managing Director, Enterprise Growth Architecture - North America at VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions - **Company:** VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions - **Location:** Chicago Illinois, United States / New York New York, United States - **Compensation:** $125k–$295k - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vmlenterprisesolutions/jobs/8757528002 ## 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. Managing Director, Enterprise Growth Architecture - North America Function Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales Reports to Head of Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales / Executive Director, Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales Level Managing Director Location / hub New York or Chicago preferred; hub-based with North America and global enterprise remit. Remit North America-focused role supporting direct enterprise and complex ES pursuit shaping. ## ROLE MANDATE Lead North America enterprise opportunity shaping and direct client pursuit support for complex ES opportunities. ## WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS North America requires senior architecture capability that can engage enterprise clients early, define the problem, shape the solution and move opportunities toward pursuit-readiness. ## CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Shape direct enterprise opportunities across North America from early conversation through pursuit-ready brief. - Support discovery, problem definition, stakeholder mapping and value-case development. - Translate business challenges into ES proposition options and required activation support. - Partner with technical SMEs, solution architecture, commercial architecture and Consulting / Advisory as needed. - Support proposals, workshops, C-suite briefings and early-stage pursuit materials. - Coordinate with Network Growth when North America WPP-sourced opportunities require architecture depth. - Build repeatable North America pursuit approaches for common enterprise transformation needs. ## CANDIDATE PROFILE - Managing Director-level consulting, digital transformation, enterprise technology or solutions growth leader. - Strong North America enterprise client credibility and commercial judgment. - Comfortable across customer experience, CRM, data, AI, martech, content, commerce and operating model transformation. - Able to define what support is needed without becoming delivery owner. - Strong facilitator, writer and executive storyteller. - AI-enabled and able to create high-quality client POVs and opportunity briefs quickly. ## KEY RELATIONSHIPS - Head of Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales and wider Growth leadership. - WPP Network Growth for WPP-sourced opportunities that require architecture depth. - ES Pillar Leads, technical SMEs, Consulting / Advisory, Alliances and Pursuit Excellence. - Growth Operations, Finance, Legal and commercial leadership for pursuit governance. - Enterprise client stakeholders and senior WPP leaders where direct or complex pursuits are active. ## SUCCESS MEASURES - Qualified North America direct and complex ES pipeline. - Number of ambiguous enterprise opportunities shaped into pursuit-ready paths. - Progression rate from discovery to proposal / workshop / commercial next step. - Quality of architecture inputs into proposals and client conversations. - Repeatable North America pursuit models created. ## FIRST 90-DAY FOCUS - Map current North America enterprise opportunities requiring architecture support. - Create a repeatable discovery and solution-shaping approach. - Support priority live pursuits with Simon and the ED Growth Architecture role. - Establish working relationships with ES Pillars, Consulting / Advisory and Pursuit Excellence. 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. _ $125,000—$295,000 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. 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This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. ## 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. 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