Director, Program Management

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About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com .

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com .

Role Summary & Impact

As Director, Program Manager, you will lead complex media engagement, data strategy, client analytics, and technology initiatives across one or several accounts and special projects. You will align cross-functional teams, clients, and third parties around clear plans, accountable execution, proactive risk management, and high-quality delivery on time and within budget.

You will apply WPP Media and PMO service-delivery processes, including DPAM for campaigns and ID5 for non-campaign work, to guide teams through the full delivery lifecycle: Plan, Track, Manage, Collaborate, Report, and Optimize. This role is based in our New York City office and works across global divisions and markets.

Skills and Experience

• Serve as the primary cross-functional program management lead across global Colgate-Palmolive Media Engagement delivery, divisions, and markets.
• Establish and enhance process maps, RACIs, workflow documentation, governance standards, and escalation paths that enable efficient and effective program delivery.
• Conduct detailed project planning for phases, stages, tasks, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, parallel workstreams, and critical paths.
• Manage progress and risk by maintaining clear, current information about past, present, and future activities and deliverables, and ensure stakeholders take appropriate action.
• Resolve and escalate cross-divisional risks and blockers that affect delivery across internal teams, third parties, and clients.
• Facilitate collaboration through appropriate channels, working modes, collaboration tools, document-storage structures, RACIs, and file-naming conventions.
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hey belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to protected characteristics.

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The base salary range for this position must be confirmed before posting. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; visit mybenefits.wpp.com for more details.
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US Pay Range
$100,000 — $230,000 USD

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