Head of Modern Workplace EMEA

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

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

Why we're hiring:

WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This Team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions.

Our Modern Workplace function manages services for WPP Users, this covers Collaboration products from Microsoft and Google, Identity products for Single Sign-on and Authentication, Meeting room and Campus technologies and End User Devices, which covers System Management tooling. The purpose of this role is to manage the regional aspects of support and deployment of the core services.  This is a 3 day minimum on site role.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for regional services for Modern Workplace including the following -
• Collaboration Technology such M365 including SharePoint, Co-Pilot, email & Proofpoint
• Collaboration Technology – Google Workspace
• Campus Technology – Access Control, Room Booking,
• Meeting Room Technology - Digital Signage, Audio Visual, Events
• Privilege Access Management – Local deployments
• Regional Office Moves
• Regional Deployments of Modern Workplace technology and tooling
• Service Management with the Region
• Regional Incident and Problem Management within Modern Workplace services

What you'll need:

• 10 Years experience of Global Deployments of Collaboration capabilities
• Management and growing strong productive teams
• Microsoft M365 Products, Co-Pilot and Teams Premium, Power Platforms.
• Google Workspace
• Collaboration Tools – Miro, Box
• Audio Visual Technologies
• Managed Print Services
• Identity technology Okta, Active Directory
• Privilege Access Management – Beyond trust
• End User Software, commercial awareness and license Management
• ITIL Experience  
• 10 years' Experience of managing Outsourcing suppliers 
• Policies and Process Management
• Report Writing
• Commercial contracts experience with 3rd Parties
• Understanding of modern technologies (e.g., M365, Cloud Computing, Identity Asset Management, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal & stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional remote working collaboration skills using the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Superb negotiation skills
• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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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.

WPP 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.