Programme Lead Value & Delivery – Enterprise AI

Programme Lead Value & Delivery – Enterprise AI Overview

WPP is seeking a Programme Lead for Value & Delivery within its Enterprise AI division. This role is crucial as WPP accelerates the integration of AI across its operations, focusing on transforming work processes through innovative technology. The Programme Lead will ensure that investments in AI translate into tangible business outcomes and that the solutions developed are effectively integrated into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee value realization for WPP’s Enterprise AI portfolio, ensuring measurable business outcomes and a clear return on investment.
• Develop and maintain business cases, benefits frameworks, adoption metrics, and executive reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure successful adoption and long-term sustainability of AI solutions after they go live.
• Manage the transition of the Enterprise AI opportunity pipeline into permanent in-house ownership, qualifying and prioritizing demand.
• Establish and manage an enterprise-wide adoption and measurement framework, including baselines, KPIs, benchmarks, and reporting standards.
• Lead the WPP Frontier Lab to evaluate emerging AI products and provide actionable business recommendations.
• Oversee the AI Hub demand funnel and agent registry, ensuring effective prioritization of opportunities.
• Define and implement the operational model for Enterprise AI, establishing standards for business-as-usual as AI scales.
• Represent AI adoption and program outcomes at steering committees and senior leadership forums.
• Lead and mentor a specialized team focused on value tracking and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with delivery, governance, and business stakeholders for a consistent, evidence-based approach to Enterprise AI.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise transformation, value realization, program delivery, or business change initiatives in large organizations.
• Proven track record in managing business cases and measuring post-implementation value.
• Experience transitioning programs from outsourced delivery to sustainable in-house management.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to defend investment cases.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across various functions.
• Ability to influence at senior levels while engaging effectively with operational teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence in challenging assumptions.
• Strong communication skills, capable of creating executive-ready materials.
• Experience leading distributed teams in complex environments.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 adoption, or enterprise-scale AI programs.
• Knowledge of Viva Insights, Power BI, and adoption analytics.
• Background in finance, audit, or business performance measurement.
• Experience in media, advertising, or marketing services.

WPP values inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas. The company offers a hybrid working model, with teams expected to be in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this during the interview process.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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