Director of Delivery

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

The Director of Delivery is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of technology, within the Business Platforms & Corporate function. This role involves global oversight and ownership of the delivery of universal platform support for all enterprise platforms, Fin Ops and Software Asset Management, Dev, AI and Data Ops/Engineering, QA and Test services and, management of our legacy application estate.

The role is critical in maintaining a high level of customer experience & satisfaction as globalisation of services takes place.

WPP is embarking on a major 3-year Transformation to simplify, modernise, and unify its technology platforms across the group. This change is critical to:

Enable cost-effective transformation and operational efficiency
Accelerate adoption of AI, data, and digital platforms
Ensure consistent delivery of value and benefits across all agencies and markets
Minimise disruption and maximise engagement during large-scale change

What you'll be doing:

Service Leadership and Strategy:

Lead the universal platform support team to ensure service delivery aligns with the overall employee value proposition.
Identify opportunities for service improvement in close collaboration with senior business stakeholders, ultimately driving a robust customer/employee experience.
Evaluate and improve the service management framework to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Utilizing Digital Tools and Performance Measurement:

Implement and leverage digital tools, including IT service management software, employee feedback platforms, data analytics solutions, and AI-driven virtual employee personas, to assess service efficacy and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Define and establish an overall Service Level & Experience Management framework (XLAs, SLAs, OLAs, and KPIs) to ensure service quality and performance measurement.
Own, manage, and continually update the Business Platforms' platforms catalogue & service performance metrics.

Operational Management and Vendor

Collaboration:

Ensure adherence to established processes and standards, performance reporting, budget management, corporate/regional alignment, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to optimize service delivery in line with contractual expectations and quality standards.

Customer Satisfaction and Relationship Management:

Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring best in class service delivery and improved customer relationships.

What you'll need:

Critical Knowledge and Experience :

IT Service Management

Experience:

Proficiency in incident, problem, change & request management, leveraging ITIL or similar frameworks.
Leadership Capabilities:  leading and managing large teams, particularly in Service Delivery.
Technical Knowledge:
Broad understanding of diverse Technology functions, principles, systems, and tools.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Experience in vendor management, negotiation, and SLA management is advantageous.
Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen:
Skilled in designing and executing strategic initiatives, with an ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Skills :

Broad knowledge of diverse business functions and
Proficiency in handling service desk operations and service management activities.
Experience in developing productive relationships and partnerships.
Extensive experience implementing digital tools in IT service settings.
Proven experience in delivering projects within time and cost constraints.
ITIL certification preferred with the ability to perform under pressure.
Excellent vendor management skills.
Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to changes, and handle emergencies efficiently and effectively

Who you are:

You're open :
We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic :
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