Transformation Lead
$100k/y-$230k/y
WPPa day ago
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Summary
WPP is seeking a Transformation Lead to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading a global transformation to an end-to-end, data-informed marketing platform, establishing the Transformation Management Office, and driving adoption through strategic initiatives.
About the Role
As the Transformation Lead, you will be responsible for defining the transformation vision, architecting the future state, and ensuring alignment with business strategy and client needs. You will lead the Transformation Management Office, oversee change management, and drive the adoption of AI and agent-based capabilities to optimize marketing workflows. Your role will also involve measuring value creation and ensuring consistent adoption across regions and teams.
About You
Required:
- 10+ years’ experience leading large-scale business or operating model transformations.
- Management consulting background with proven experience driving complex, cross-functional change.
- Strong marketing industry experience across creative, media, production, or marketing operations.
- Hands-on experience with AI, automation, and agent-based systems applied to business workflows.
- Solid technology and data literacy, with the ability to engage deeply with architects, engineers, and data teams.
Preferred:
- Experience leading global or multi-market transformations.
- Exposure to martech, work management platforms, media platforms, or content supply chains.
- Experience working with enterprise clients in a platform- or product-led environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $100k–$230k.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Hybrid work environment fostering creativity and collaboration.
WPP
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.
Chicago, IL