Senior Project Manager

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. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager who is equally at home in an executive boardroom, a client-facing workshop, a cross-functional sprint, and a conversation about AI-driven transformation. This is a senior, highly visible role at the intersection of strategy, technology, and delivery — built for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, wears many hats without losing focus, and genuinely believes that the best outcomes happen when smart people are aligned and empowered. You will own and drive the most critical, complex, and high-impact programs across a diverse portfolio — partnering with senior leadership, client stakeholders, global engineering teams, and cross-functional team members to deliver outcomes that move the client's business forward. You will also serve as an organizational champion for AI, helping the team leverage emerging tools and capabilities to work smarter and deliver more value. WHAT YOU WILL DO Program Leadership & Delivery Drive end-to-end strategy, execution, and delivery of large-scale, client-critical programs across multiple workstreams Lead program delivery timeline, budgets, and resource plans — keeping everything moving in fast-changing environments Proactively manage risks, dependencies, escalations, and decisions across cross-functional programs Drive accountability and alignment with senior client leadership on objectives, priorities, milestones, and success metrics Jump in wherever needed — from facilitating a working session to unblocking a technical dependency to drafting an executive update Client & Stakeholder Excellence Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for executive leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams Deliver clear, confident, and concise executive communications, status updates, and strategic presentations — tailored to the audience Lead stakeholder alignment sessions, executive reviews, and program governance forums with polish and presence Translate complex technical and operational realities into business language that drives decisions, not just awareness Build strong, lasting relationships across client stakeholders and internal cross-functional global team AI Championship & Innovation Champion AI across Project Management day to day activities Partner with technical teams to translate AI capabilities into real business value, scalable adoption, and first-in-class deliverables Promote AI tools, frameworks, and best practices across project team; build internal confidence and fluency where it does not yet exist Technical Fluency & Collaboration Bridge the gap between global technical teams and onshore team members, ensuring both sides are heard, aligned, and moving together Support technical problem-solving throughout the program lifecycle without needing to be the hands-on engineer Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams on complex integrations, system design decisions, and technical trade-offs Demonstrate working knowledge of modern technology ecosystems like cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, data pipelines, and digital infrastructure Process Improvement & Team Development Identify and implement opportunities to streamline delivery processes, standardize best practices, and scale what works Champion automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across programs and the broader PMO practice Mentor and elevate junior project and program managers — building team capabilities and raising the bar across the organization Drive lessons learned and retrospective practices that make the next program better than the last WHAT YOU BRING Required 10+ years of program/project management experience in complex, technology-driven environments Proven track record delivering large-scale digital transformation, product, or cross-functional technology initiatives Strong technical fluency — able to engage credibly with engineers and architects while translating outcomes for client audiences Hands-on familiarity with AI/ML concepts, tools, and practical applications in a delivery or operations context Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, hybrid, or iterative delivery approaches — and knowing when to use which Exceptional client-facing skills: executive presence, crisp communication, and the ability to build trust quickly under pressure Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments across business, operations, product, and technology teams Preferred Experience leading AI, data, or digital transformation programs from conception through adoption Restaurant and hospitality experience is a plus Miro, Microsoft office, slack, confluence, jira/ado experience a plus Background in software engineering, data science, or technical product management Relevant certifications: PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, or related field YOU WILL THRIVE HERE IF You are equally comfortable in a client meeting, a technical architecture review, and an executive statu