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# Senior Data Governance Analyst at WPP Media

- **Company:** WPP Media
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-07-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5373688008

## 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.

3106 - Senior Data Governance Analyst - UK

## Role Summary and Impact

The MFG team is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Data Governance Analyst to join our global Data Governance team. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving quality assurance oversight on critical business processes where data is collected, stored, transformed, or used. You will take ownership of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex data quality issues, leading coordination efforts with internal and external teams. As a Senior Analyst, you will also independently manage and contribute significantly to strategic Data Governance initiatives, helping to define and implement best practices across the organization.

Some of the things we'd like you to do:

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of weekly dashboards that evaluate datasets for quality and accuracy, providing actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Actively assist and contribute to the development efforts in building and enhancing dashboards that evaluate datasets for quality and accuracy.
- Drive and oversee data cleansing efforts, including the identification, assessment, and proactive resolution of complex and systemic data quality issues.
- Engage with stakeholders and the internal Data Governance team to proactively address root causes of poor data quality and recommend sustainable improvements.
- Independently execute and manage business-as-usual (BAU) tasks derived from ongoing Data Governance projects, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Act as a primary point of contact and trusted data expert, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to troubleshoot intricate data quality errors and facilitate timely, robust issue resolution.
- Develop and implement frameworks to continuously monitor and report on the progress of data quality improvements, translating metrics into strategic insights and identifying trends.
- Proactively identify areas for process and tool enhancement, leading the development and implementation of innovative solutions to significantly uplift overall data quality, efficiency, and scalability.
- Champion the importance of data excellence and actively engage cross-discipline teams to uplift data literacy across the business.
- Develop, document, and enforce comprehensive data processes, standards, and policies to foster a robust culture of data excellence and compliance.
- Take ownership of key components of internal or client projects and drive them to completion.
- Lead and actively contribute to various Data Governance projects and initiatives (such as Data Quality Stewardship and Taxonomy), taking responsibility for specific workstreams or deliverables as required.
- When necessary, draft client communications and presentations for internal review before distribution.

## Skills and Experience

Required

- Progressive experience in a data analysis, data quality, or data governance role, ideally within a complex data environment.
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Strong, independent problem-solving skills, coupled with a highly methodical and analytical approach to complex data challenges.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work, consistently ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and completeness
- Advanced fluency in SQL and Python, or similar programming languages, for complex data manipulation, modelling, automation, and analysis
- Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform, etc.
- Ability to work effectively and independently, including managing tasks across staggered time zones
- Expert proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel, especially with macros, AppScript, VBA, etc.
- Proven experience with data quality, data governance, or data hygiene practices, demonstrating a deep understanding of data lifecycle management.

Desired

- Previous experience working with a media agency, consultancy, martech company, or similar
- Basic project management skills (e.g., how to use JIRA or similar tools, task prioritization, agile)
- Experience with various BI/visualization tools such as Looker, Data Studio, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Prior experience mentoring junior analysts or leading small data-focused initiatives with limited supervision
- Previous exposure to ETL tools such as dbt and GitLab
- Exposure to writing prompts and interpreting responses from Large Language Models (LLMs) for data-related tasks

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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## 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. [WPP Media Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia)

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