SVP, Product (Media Solutions)

wpp

USA

Posted Aug 19, 2026

Other
Hybrid
Technology & Innovation

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Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

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.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

About Data & Technology Solutions

WPP’s Data & Technology Solutions is the WPP’s unified global data products and technology team. We work with our agencies and clients to build data data-driven solutions and technology product to power marketing transformation.

WPP Open is our AI platform for marketing, it connects marketing professionals, data, tools and AI in a single place. WPP Open is the simplest, safest and fastest way to realize the benefits of scaled AI – delivering better-informed creative ideas faster, at scale and at lower cost.

We’re endlessly curious and our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 2,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

About WPP Media Solutions: 

Our proprietary, opt-in media solutions give clients access to unique advantages and cutting-edge capabilities. Through a single point of access to addressable media, we've built on premium inventory and leveraged universal customer signals. We enable cross-channel storytelling, cross-platform AI optimization, and robust business impact measurement to maximize campaign effectiveness. Further information can be found here - Our Proprietary Solutions

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a dynamic product leader with a proven track record in AdTech who can set vision, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes at scale. You bring deep expertise in programmatic ad management, agentic technology, and machine learning, and you know how to build and inspire high-performing product teams. You thrive in complex, fast-moving environments, partnering across product, engineering, data science, and commercial functions to create differentiated Media solutions for global clients. Your industry network is strong, your understanding of AdTech financials is sharp, and you’re passionate about leveraging data and intelligence, to shape the future of media products.

We are seeking a visionary, dynamic product leader with a proven track record in AdTech who can set a bold product vision, drive AI-led innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes at scale.

As the SVP of Product for WPP Media Solutions, you will be a strategic translator. You possess the unique ability to partner with our Global Media Solutions team and key regional solutions markets, deeply understand their business priorities, and translate their commercial strategies into a future-facing, AI-driven product vision and roadmap.

You thrive in a "dual-horizon" mindset. You have the operational discipline to ensure our current product suites are successfully deployed and evolved to sustain ongoing commercial success, while simultaneously pioneering next-generation, agentic, and machine learning-driven capabilities that will propel our solutions into the AI Era. You are an expert at navigating complex, fast-moving global environments, partnering effortlessly across product, engineering, data science, and commercial functions. Your industry network is strong, your understanding of AdTech financials is sharp, and you are deeply passionate about leveraging data and intelligence to shape the future of media products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Market Translation & AI Strategy

Translate Global Strategy to Product Vision: Partner closely with the Global Media Solutions team and key solutions markets to understand their local and global business priorities, translating their commercial needs into a unified, future-facing product plan.

Propel WMS into the AI Era: Formulate and execute an ambitious, AI-driven product strategy that integrates predictive intelligence, automation, and machine learning into the core of our media solutions.

Balance Evolution & Innovation: Seamlessly look across all business requirements to sustain current commercial success by ensuring existing product suites are deployed and evolved, while simultaneously ideating and building the future product portfolio.

Product Leadership & Team Building

Lead the Product Management function for WPP Media Solutions, building and mentoring a team of 4–6 Product Managers.

Develop differentiated products for WMS, driving increased adoption across WPP Media clients.

Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration

Partner with Product leaders of Open Intelligence, Data Products, and the CPO of WPP Data & Technology Solutions.

Collaborate closely with the SVP, Product Strategy (Data & Intelligence), SVP, Engineering (WPP Media Solutions), and VP, Data Science (WPP Media Solutions).

Full partnership with and accountability to the Global Media Solutions team, including Solutions Design and Innovation and Business Strategy.

Work with Revenue partners at global, regional, and national levels

Roadmap Ownership & Innovation

Own the Product roadmap for WPP Media Solutions, prioritizing against business goals and outcomes (adoption and net revenues).

Ideate on future differentiated capabilities across WPP Media, in collaboration with the Global Media Solutions team

Use Data & Intelligence capabilities to achieve a high degree of outcomes predictability.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

15+ years of experience in AdTech Product Management.

Deep understanding of programmatic ad management and agentic ad management standards.

Advanced knowledge in agentic technology and machine learning concepts (especially in AdTech/Martech).

Strong understanding of AdTech/Programmatic financials.

Industry network across AdTech companies, Ad Platforms, and Media Owners.

Basic understanding of AI Technology, AI Embeddings, and applied utilization in AdTech.

Experience in the US market.

Knowledge of agency workflows is a plus.

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: 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

$1—$2 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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