--- title: 'Resource Manager at WPP Media' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/resource-manager-wpp-media-london-br75mhez79pm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Resource Manager at WPP Media - **Company:** WPP Media - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-05-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5218194008 ## Job description ## About WPP Media 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 pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. ## 9185 - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STAFFING STRATEGIST ## OVERVIEW OF JOB As a Staffing Strategist at WPP Media you play a crucial role in connecting internal talent with growth opportunities, support client teams with optimal staffing solutions, and maintain accurate people data and processes that shape business growth and success. This position requires a deep understanding of employee needs, skills, and aspirations, and a strategic approach to balancing the interests of people, clients, and the business ## REPORTING OF THE ROLE This role will report to the Staffing Strategist Lead and partner closely with Capacity Planners, People Partners, Capability Leads, Data and Systems teams and Resource Management leadership. ## RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE Understanding our People - Help internal people connect to opportunities at WPP Media - Work closely with People Partners and Learning & Effectiveness to understand people needs, opportunities and trainings in preparation for future opportunities - Work with Capability leadership to understand their skillsets in order to fulfil upcoming demand - Work with the broader people team to identify and assess employee interests and development areas, offering opportunities to align client scopes to employee growth and mobility desires Fulfillment - Support Client Teams by staffing the right people to the right opportunities - Balance people, client and business interests - Work closely with Capacity Planners to understand the right people to allocate to staff plans, ensuring the right skillset, location and level - Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to staff external hires against staff plans as needed Data, Tracking & Processes - Maintain people data and all staffing related operations for the people you are responsible for, including but not limited to: time tracking, rotations, allocations, open aging roles, time in client, utilisation and attrition - Ensure people are leveraged during downtime to help with client work, sales opportunities etc. - Flag any potential delays to Capacity Planners and work through strategic solutions and risk management ## ROLE EXPECTATIONS ## KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - Strong understanding of HR processes, employee development and talent management - Experience in Resource Management or Talent Acquisition - Familiarity or experience in the Advertising, Creative or Media industry is a plus - Proficiency in data management and analysis - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data and information - Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and navigate challenging conversations ## IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY - Connect internal talent with growth opportunities, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction and retention - Provide strategic staffing recommendations that balance the interests of people, clients, and the business - Ensure accuracy and reliability of staffing-related data and processes - Support client teams by ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet client needs effectively ## AUTONOMY AND MANAGEMENT - Operate with a high level of autonomy, making informed decisions about staffing and talent management - Participate in initiatives to improve staffing-related processes and systems - Proactively own and resolve all assigned staffing tasks, continuously communicating with relevant parties on status and problem solving where necessary ## INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY - Identify and implement process improvements for tracking time, rotations, and allocations - Develop creative solutions to align employee development opportunities with client demands - Continuously refine and optimize staffing-related processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. ## About WPP Media ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands. - **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years) - **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes. ## Products & Services - **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform) - **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform) - **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service) - **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service) - **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025) - **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers. - **Growth Signals**: - 40,000+ media experts worldwide - 160 offices across 80+ markets - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media. - **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization. - **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof. - **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution. - **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes. - **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy. - **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills. - **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo. - **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands. - **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives. ## Sources 1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/) 2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info) 3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers) 4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do) 5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media) 6. 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