Director, Strategic Operations (6 month FTC)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>1637 - Director, Strategic Operations (6 month FTC) - UK</strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Summary and Impact</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;an exceptionally seasoned and dynamic </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Director, Strategic Operations, UK</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to&nbsp;lead the&nbsp;project management,&nbsp;execution, tracking, and delivery of our business-critical "One Company" project portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting directly to the VP, Strategic Operations, UK and working alongside the COO, you will take the EXCO "Plan on a Page" and turn it into clear, connected actions across the business&nbsp;-&nbsp;making progress visible, setting&nbsp;rigorous PM&nbsp;frameworks, holding workstream owners to account, and keeping projects moving forward.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role requires a heavy-hitting&nbsp;portfolio/programme/project management expert who thrives in a high-visibility environment. You are not just a manager of timelines&nbsp;-&nbsp;you are a strategic driver&nbsp;-&nbsp;an operational leader who knows how to align complex teams to deliver exceptional results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic Delivery &amp; Portfolio Execution</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-levelt