Director, Data & Cloud Architecture

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Description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company. We're on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We're endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Role Summary and Impact

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Director, Data & Cloud Architecture to lead the design, strategy, and implementation of our data and cloud infrastructure. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud and data ecosystems that align with the organization's business and technology goals. You will collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business leaders to ensure that our systems support data-driven decision-making and meet the demands of a modern, cloud-native enterprise

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Define and execute the organization's data and cloud architecture strategy, aligning it with business objectives and long-term goals.
• Develop architectural standards, best practices, and governance policies for cloud platforms, data infrastructure, and integrations.
• Lead the design and adoption of a cloud-native architecture that supports scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize initiatives that leverage data and cloud capabilities to drive value.
• Design and implement a modern data architecture, including data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time analytics platforms.
• Ensure data platforms support advanced analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence requirements.
• Oversee data integration, data modeling, and data governance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Establish policies for data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across all data assets.
• Architect and oversee cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native tools and technologies, including serverless computing, microservices, and container orchestration.
• Implement cost-optimization strategies to ensure efficient use of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to enable CI/CD pipelines, automation, and monitoring.

Skills and experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• Experience in data architecture, cloud infrastructure, or related roles, experience in a leadership or director-level position.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale data and cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with modern data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), and real-time data processing.
• Proficiency in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data integration tools.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance for data and cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with analytics and machine learning platforms/tools is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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