VP, Strategic PartnershipsNew

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Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

Corporate Function - Global Strategic Partnerships

This is a newly created role designed to bring greater impetus to the development of the strategic partnerships function. As part of this team, you'll play a key role in helping WPP execute its technology and partner strategy, with direct responsibility for key partnerships and success, as well as an emerging partner pipeline. This is a high-visibility role (interacting with C-suite, SVP/VPs, agency senior leadership, and clients, as well as partner leads) designed to bring additional momentum to our ever-expanding strategic relationships with partners.

The role reports to the EVP, Global Strategic Partnerships, based in New York.

Your Role & Responsibilities

VP, Strategic Partnerships

• Build strategic relationships across multiple leadership teams, internally and externally, to drive strategic alignment; ensure internal stakeholders' voices, ideas and needs are represented in the partnership
• Conceptualize, bring forward and secure unique partnership initiatives and 'market firsts' for WPP, informed by WPP's technology strategy, product/s roadmap and capabilities
• Drive joint product development and cross-partner integrations that align with WPP client needs, working with global, cross-functional teams across WPP to drive and deliver new, market-leading products and solutions
• Collaborate with partner Agency Lead teams and internal Enablement teams to develop and execute enablement programs
• Work closely with client leaders and agency employees to directly and indirectly create and covert a pipeline of client opportunities
• Work with WPP opcos at the most senior levels to ensure their needs are met and represented in the partnership, including effective neutralization of any conflict areas
• Provide consistent proof of concept through case study collation and socialization

We are looking for:

• A driven, self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment where it is essential to keep up with the rapidly developing trends in technology and marketing
• Ability for conceptual thinking ability to imagine what 'could be' vs. what exists today
• Strong tolerance for ambiguity; able to focus and execute in a changing environment; ability to make things happen
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and manage both day-to-day relationship, as well as development of marketing materials and other client-facing content to further awareness of the partnership
• Interest and curiosity in what's going on in today's digitally disrupted market and how the needs of CMOs are changing
• Proven ability to represent WPP for external marketing opportunities, including speaking and panel opportunities
• Proven new business experience
• Strong understanding of the varying needs of different parts of the WPP ecosystem
• Strong network across WPP
• Ability to understand emerging partners and how to build partnership agreements with Tier 2 partners

Your Professional Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of building market-defining, high-visibility strategic partnerships at the intersection of Technology/Marketing/Advertising/Media
• Cross-functional influence, relationship building, and project management skills toward a broad constituency
• Demonstrated ability to navigate senior stakeholders and work in a matrixed environment; collaborative working style
• Strong business acumen and negotiation abilities, experience with contract negotiation and working closely with legal teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that 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?

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.