Programme Manager (6m FTC)

Why we're hiring:

At WPP we are undergoing a companywide transformation programme that will enable us to work together in a more coordinated, connected, and efficient way across the group.

As part of the transformation, we are building out a Global Procurement function to support and assist us in meeting our ambition and our vision is ‘To be the best commercial Procurement organization to work for and work with, delivering value and managing risk for the benefit of our businesses, our planet, our clients, and our communities’

To be the creative transformation company, we need the best procurement minds who are keen to join a company that is open, optimistic, and dedicated to extraordinary work.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join us for a period of 6 months to support with this journey. 

What you'll be doing:

• Oversight of significant procurement projects and programmes.
• Develop overall functional programme plan, with our goals.
• Oversee programme management across Source to Contract and Data, stitching the programmes together as needed.
• Working with subject matter experts in procurement and the business to scope, plan and deliver the programmes.
• Develop Procurement programme management framework, for managing complex procurement delivery.
• Monitor all aspects of procurement delivery programme productivity, including accomplishments, delays, setbacks, issues and successful processes.
• Manage, monitor, and share programme status across WPP governance forums and mechanisms.
• Closely monitor programme benefits and results, ensuring desired outputs and results have been achieved.
• Ensure programmes connect the delivery of change to the strategic goals and business direction, refining and reprioritising the pipeline plan as needed.
• Manage all associated stakeholder communications.

What you'll need:

• Highly experienced in managing programmes across complex, international businesses.
• Proven track record of managing source to contract / procure to pay programmes and data-driven programmes.
• Experienced in using technology platforms to provide comprehensive performance reporting, from dashboards through to detailed benefits reporting.

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 accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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