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# SVP, Data Solutions, UK at WPP Media

- **Company:** WPP Media
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5413998008

## 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.

3007 - SVP, Data Solutions, UK

## Role Summary and Impact

As the SVP Data Solutions Lead, you’ll own the development and delivery of a critical new capability that enables WPP Media clients to mobilise and unlock value from their first party data in media. Sitting within the UK Data Tech & Analytics team, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of Data Solutions including Private data network and Open intelligence itself in the UK and work as part of a cross WPP Media group spanning DTA, Partnerships, Investment, and our Technology Solutions teams to bring this to market and onboard clients. You will serve as the face of the Data solutions to internal teams and represent the capability in client sales engagements.

## Key responsibilities

- Own the design the delivery and roadmap for Open intelligence in the UK, managing across stakeholder groups in DTA/MMD/DTS and leadership to represent UK solutions.
- Program lead the development of the Private data network and Open intelligence solutions across the UK and into global product teams to ensure UK requirements are being prioritized in the roadmap.
- Define and socalise the strategy for data solutions and open intelligence alongside Data Partnerships on the priority, roadmap and onboarding cadence of new data partners. Represent the solutions and WPP Media requirements in new partners discussions.
- Establish commercial bundling opportunities for partners and clients with WPP owned/bought/licensed data opportunities across the martech landscape.
- Collaborate with Investment and Media Solutions teams to define the commercial model for Open intelligence/PDN business and GTM for Practices and Media Solutions
- Partner with Data Strategy to create compelling marketing and training materials for PDN and Oi, socialize to client leadership community and upskill the data strategy community
- Support early-stage new business pitches, among agency leadership, and in client-facing meetings to represent our data solutions in the UK.
- Ensure clear product marketing communications to internal stakeholders.
- Establish governance and guardrails for data solutions capabilities across media solutions, practices and commercial viability across all data solutions and touchpoints.
- Establish the UK enablement strategy into clients with collaboration with the broader global and local product and solutions teams.

## Skills and Experience

- 10+ years experience in data strategy, data partnerships, proprietary media within a media agency or related company (e.g. publisher, ad tech, client marketing org)
- Strong client direct experience in value proposition and client benefit narratives, with the ability to create contextual client benefit for WPP Media.
- Be the voice of clients for data solutions in the UK and how our local market nuances are represented and delivered through our WPP Open platform.
- Experience designing and developing monetized data solutions in media.
- Strong knowledge of UK data partner landscape, data monetization models, proprietary media products
- Experience helping set clear strategy, roadmapping, operationalizing solutions & organizing resources to deliver
- Excellent written and verbal communications style, in particular being able to translate non-technical use cases into technical requirements
- Strong influencing skills, able to represent and defend your data solutions with senior clients
- An ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams, and directly influence others to drive adoption of solutions and overcome upstream barriers to implementation
- Clear documentation and working playbooks on how and what is PDN is currently able to support and operationalize
- Delivery focused, solutions leader with a strong technical and client leadership background that can make commercial decisions with business context at the core.

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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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