Global Digital Director

Global Digital Director – WPP Media Global Clients

At WPP Media, we are WPP’s global media collective, built for the AI era. We unite the best platform, the most talented people, and the strongest partners to create innovative solutions. Our goal? To deliver unparalleled growth for brands every day. This foundation is rooted in our shared core values:

We’re Extraordinary: We push boundaries, challenge conventional thinking, and break the status quo in our pursuit of innovation and growth.

We’re Open: We build trust and understanding through seamless collaboration—with our teams, clients, and partners.

We’re Optimistic: A 'growth mindset' is in our DNA. We embrace change as the way to bring out the best in ourselves.

Ready to shape the digital future of world-renowned brands? As our new Global Digital Director, you are the strategic visionary who will elevate our largest international clients in the AI era. You'll be the linchpin between our global clients, leadership, and the specialists in our Global Activation Hub. You live and breathe digital, think in opportunities, and know exactly how to blend data, tech, and creativity to achieve extraordinary results.

Your Mission: What You'll Do

As Global Digital Director, you are the driving force behind digital excellence. This means you will:

• Build and nurture powerhouse relationships with our key global clients, deeply understanding their challenges and proactively anticipating their needs.
• Serve as the architect of the digital strategy and long-term vision for your clients, working in close partnership with the Client Leadership team.
• Proactively inspire clients with the latest digital trends, innovations, and Test & Learn (T&L) agendas, creating consultancy opportunities even when they don't ask.
• Lead complex, multi-market Test & Learn projects. You'll analyze the results, understand the implications, and provide recommendations to scale successes globally.
• Coach, motivate, and inspire a team of Digital Specialists, elevating their skills and fostering their professional development.
• Act as the essential connector between the client team and our deep specialisms in data, tech, and content, facilitating seamless collaboration.
• Play a crucial role in new business initiatives, acting as the definitive expert and providing a strong point of view on digital media, data, and technology topics.

What You Bring: Your Profile

You are a natural leader with an undeniable passion for all things digital. You are not afraid to take the lead and know how to inspire both your team and your clients.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience at the forefront of digital, data, and tech, ideally within a dynamic agency environment.
• International, multi-market experience is second nature to you.
• A profound knowledge of the entire digital media landscape (paid, owned, earned) and the data and technology landscape that powers modern marketing.
• An unquenchable curiosity: you are constantly driven to learn, test, and find new solutions to deliver better outcomes.
• You are agile and adapt effortlessly in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Your communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are world-class.
• You are a master at managing data, finding insights, and translating them into a simple, compelling, and easy-to-understand story.
• You present with confidence and impact.

What We Offer: Your Growth and Well-being

We invest in our people because you are our greatest asset. That’s why you’ll get:

• A competitive salary between  €5200  - €6300 depends on your experience and expertise.
• Flexibility: The option to work from home, flexible hours, and even the opportunity to work from abroad (within the EU) for a period.
• Growth Opportunities: Ample room for development in an innovative and dynamic team, with a focus on AI transformation.
• Access to M Academy: For extensive training and workshops in both hard and soft skills, including specific AI training.
• Mental Wellbeing: Access to the Headspace app to support your mental health.
• Travel Expense Reimbursement: Full reimbursement for business travel costs.
• Holiday Allowance: 8% holiday pay and 26 vacation days per year (with the option to buy 9 extra!).
• Hybrid Working Allowance: €30 net per month (for full-time employment).
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): You’ll receive a monthly phone allowance of €57.50 net.
• Lunch Facilities: Enjoy a subsidized lunch in our cafeteria and fresh coffee from our barista.
• Health Insurance: Benefit from our collective health insurance plan.

Ready For Your Next Chapter?

Are you the strategic and inspiring digital leader we're looking for? Can you see yourself setting the digital course for the world's biggest brands? Don't wait.

Apply now and show us what you’ve got. We can’t wait to meet you.