Programme Lead Value & Delivery – Enterprise AI

Programme Lead Value & Delivery – Enterprise AI Overview

WPP is seeking a Programme Lead (Value & Delivery) for its Enterprise AI initiative, aimed at enhancing the adoption of AI across the organization. This role is crucial in linking delivery efforts with tangible business outcomes, ensuring that AI solutions are effectively integrated into daily operations and that their benefits are measured and sustained over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the realization of value from WPP’s Enterprise AI portfolio, ensuring that investments yield measurable business results and a clear return on investment.
• Create and manage business cases, benefits frameworks, adoption metrics, and executive reports for senior stakeholders in Technology and Transformation.
• Ensure the successful adoption and long-term sustainability of AI solutions post-launch.
• Lead the transition of the Enterprise AI opportunity pipeline to permanent in-house management, assessing and prioritizing demand before it enters the delivery phase.
• Establish and manage an enterprise-wide adoption and measurement framework, including baselines, KPIs, benchmarks, and reporting standards across various business environments.
• Direct the WPP Frontier Lab, assessing emerging AI products and converting market trends into actionable business insights.
• Oversee the AI Hub demand funnel and agent registry, ensuring effective prioritization of opportunities and leveraging existing capabilities before developing new solutions.
• Define and implement the operational model for Enterprise AI, establishing what business-as-usual looks like as AI is integrated across WPP.
• Represent AI adoption, value realization, and program outcomes at steering committees, program boards, and senior leadership meetings.
• Lead and mentor a small specialized team focused on value tracking, adoption measurement, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with delivery, governance, and business stakeholders to ensure a consistent, evidence-based approach to Enterprise AI.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading enterprise transformation, value realization, program delivery, or business change initiatives within large global organizations.
• Demonstrated success in managing business cases, benefits frameworks, and measuring value post-implementation.
• Experience in transitioning programs from outsourced or partner-led delivery to sustainable in-house management.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, capable of constructing, challenging, and defending investment cases.
• Experience engaging directly with senior stakeholders across various functions such as Finance, Shared Services, Tax, or Transformation.
• Ability to influence senior-level stakeholders while effectively collaborating with operational teams.
• Excellent analytical skills with the confidence to question assumptions, methodologies, and reported outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing executive-ready materials and recommendations.
• Experience in leading distributed teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Preferred Experience

• 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, controls, or business performance measurement.
• Experience in media, advertising, marketing services, or similarly complex global businesses.

Company Culture

WPP values openness, optimism, and extraordinary collaboration. The company fosters a culture where creativity and diverse perspectives are encouraged, believing in the power of technology and talent to create brighter futures for its people, clients, and communities.

Work Environment

This position follows a hybrid work model, with teams expected to be in the office approximately four days a week. Candidates requiring accommodations or flexibility are encouraged to discuss their needs during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity

WPP is committed to equal opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. The company promotes a culture of respect and belonging, ensuring equal opportunities for career progression.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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