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Senior Programme Manager – WPP Open (Growth)
Do you excel at driving complex projects to success through collaboration and influence? Are you passionate about leveraging data and technology to fuel growth?
WPP seeks a highly organized and results-oriented Senior Programme Manager to partner with our dynamic Product Growth Team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with a team of Product Leads, providing program management expertise and driving the execution of innovative growth strategies across WPP's Open product portfolio.
As a Senior Programme Manager, you will:
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Partner with Product Leads: Collaborate closely with a team of Product Leads, providing guidance, support, and program management expertise to ensure successful execution of growth initiatives.
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Drive Program Execution through Influence: Oversee the end-to-end program management of growth initiatives, defining project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and success metrics. Utilize your expertise to influence decision-making and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined objectives.
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Champion Salesforce for Growth: Act as a Salesforce expert, partnering with the team to ensure its effective utilization for pipeline management, opportunity tracking, client engagement, and program management. Develop and implement processes to optimize Salesforce utilization and drive sales effectiveness.
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Leverage Data for Informed Decisions: Utilize strong analytical skills and data visualization tools to extract actionable insights from Salesforce and other data sources. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, and inform program adjustments.
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Foster Collaborative Relationships: Partner closely with key stakeholders across WPP, including the Chief Product and Growth Officer, growth teams, client teams, and product development teams. Facilitate communication and reporting to stakeholders on program progress, risks, and outcomes.
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Stay Ahead of the Curve: Stay abreast of emerging trends and competitive dynamics within the Ad Tech, MarTech, and AI product landscapes. Proactively identify opportunities and threats and share insights to inform the adaptation of growth strategies.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience supporting product growth initiatives within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Extensive experience in program management and/or PMO, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects through collaboration and influence.
- Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with Salesforce, including CRM best practices, pipeline management, reporting, and project management capabilities.
- Great analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence
- A passion for innovation, growth, and driving tangible business results.
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