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Director, Strategic Partnerships - Agency & Client Enablement

WPP MediaLondon, United KingdomMedia Management & Delivery
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
3 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Director, Strategic Partnerships - Agency & Client Enablement is a key management role at WPP Media in London, responsible for leading a defined area of the business and ensuring operational excellence through effective planning, execution, and team leadership. This position translates broader functional priorities into practical action, delivering results through others and driving improvements across processes, client service, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Own the delivery of enablement programmes for a defined portfolio of strategic partners and capabilities across WPP Media.
Translate partner capabilities into clear agency-facing activation plans, communications, learning programmes, and engagement opportunities.
Monitor adoption and engagement across agency teams, identifying barriers and opportunities to increase utilisation.
Lead the governance and delivery of enablement activity for assigned partners and strategic initiatives, managing annual plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.
Work closely with client, agency, product, and partnership teams to connect partner capabilities to commercial opportunities and client outcomes.
Develop and deliver engaging communications, playbooks, guides, training materials, and capability documentation to help agency teams understand and access partner capabilities.
Plan and deliver events, workshops, roadshows, and learning initiatives while fostering strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience in enablement, client leadership, planning, strategy, partnerships, product marketing, capability development, or client-facing roles within media, advertising, or technology sectors.
Strong understanding of how agencies operate and how media, technology, and platform capabilities are brought to market.
Experience delivering cross-functional programmes, learning initiatives, communications, or adoption-focused projects.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for different audiences.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of how partner capabilities create value for clients and the business.
Ability to influence and collaborate without direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to drive engagement, adoption, or behavioural change within complex organisations.
Strong attention to detail, commitment to high-quality execution, and comfort operating within defined frameworks while identifying process improvements.

Nice to Have

Experience working with media, data, technology, or platform partners.

Skills and Tools

Programme and project management
Product marketing and enablement communications
Stakeholder management and relationship building
Strategic planning and commercial execution
Data, technology, and AI-driven campaign context

Salary and Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days
Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks for professional growth and learning
Hybrid working approach with teams in the office around four days a week

About the Company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, the company helps clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. The UK represents the largest market within the WPP Media EMEA region, employing over 4,500 people across marquee client accounts and agency brands like Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, and T&P.

How to Apply

Please apply on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

This position is located in London, United Kingdom, within a hybrid work model where teams are in the office around four days a week.

What department does this role belong to?

The position sits within the Media Management & Delivery department at WPP Media.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Director of Strategic Partnerships?

The role involves owning enablement programmes for strategic partners, translating partner capabilities into agency activation plans, managing governance and delivery of enablement activity, tracking adoption, and creating enablement communications and resources.

What background or experience is required for this role?

Candidates need experience in enablement, client leadership, planning, strategy, partnerships, product marketing, capability development, or client-facing roles within the media, advertising, or technology sectors, along with a strong understanding of agency operations.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness days, and access to the global WPP network.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official WPP Media careers page.

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