General Manager - Strategy

@ WPP Media

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company, using creativity to build better futures for people, the planet, clients and communities. Learn more at wpp.com.

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

Our Culture & Core Values

At WPP Media, our culture is our strength. We emphasize:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open Environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development across the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

The General Manager - Strategy, reporting to the Strategy Head West, is an orchestrator integrating diverse thinking to offer holistic business solutions. The role leads strategy for diverse clients across business, media, data, and technology, leveraging traditional and digital media, creative frameworks, and cross-category insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team to deliver business outcomes.
• Provide strategic planning and communication to clients across categories.
• Collaborate with account and functional heads to drive Marketing and Digital Excellence.
• Infuse domestic and international best practices and frameworks.
• Communicate complex ideas in an accessible manner.
• Integrate multimedia opportunities into campaign plans.
• Lead and orchestrate new business pitches.
• Leverage the extended WPP ecosystem for robust client solutions.

Impact & Growth

• Build strong relationships with key client decision makers.
• Establish yourself as the go-to strategic expert internally and externally.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance WPP Media delivery and client outcomes.
• Mentor teams and lead new business pitches independently.

Skills and Experience

• 16 to 18 years overall, with 10+ in media.
• Experience managing senior clients and leading teams.
• Deep knowledge in traditional & digital media, data, research, and insights.
• Creative problem solvers who can connect multiple domains.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Employees benefit from global networks, continuous learning, diverse teams, and in-office events celebrating team wins and milestones. WPP Media embraces diversity, equal opportunity employment, and a respectful culture. Accommodations for individual needs can be discussed during the interview process. For further details, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Key skills/competency

• Strategy
• Leadership
• Media
• Digital
• Marketing
• Data
• Planning
• Communication
• Innovation
• Teamwork