Technology Risk & CRC Strategy Director

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WPP

London, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Posted March 17, 2026

Job Description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

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.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Why we're hiring:

WPP’s Cyber, Risk & Compliance (CRC) function is undergoing significant transformation and growth. With Technology Risk, Cyber Resilience, and overall CRC strategy now central to protecting and enabling our business, this pivotal role sits at the heart of that journey.

As Director of Technology Risk & CRC Strategy, you will shape and scale a modern, enterprise-wide capability for technology risk and resilience. You'll partner closely with the wider CRC leadership team to evolve our Operational Security model, embedding a proactive, engineering-led approach to risk, detection, and response.

Joining Enterprise Technology at a truly exciting time, you'll have the mandate, backing, and ambition to build something impactful. You will collaborate with senior leaders across WPP, turning risk insights into action, influencing critical transformation priorities, and future-proofing one of the world’s leading creative organisations.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the definition and implementation of WPP’s Enterprise Technology (ET) risk and issue management framework, including supporting policies, standards, and technology controls.
Conduct enterprise-wide technology risk assessments, threat modelling, and scenario planning, translating complex insights into executive recommendations for strategic, investment, and prioritisation decisions.
Govern technology risk registers and issue tracking, overseeing remediation planning, mitigation programs, and risk acceptance processes.
Enhance technology and operational security resilience practices through robust continuity planning, testing cycles, and scenario exercises.
Shape and articulate the CRC's functional vision, objectives, and strategy, ensuring alignment with WPP’s overarching strategic priorities. Provide expert counsel to senior stakeholders on transformation and strategic alignment initiatives.
Oversee CRC's portfolio governance, including business case development for new demand, demand forecasting, planning, and performance management.
Integrate operational security capabilities, controls, and technology risk requirements seamlessly into Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures (MA&D) processes.
Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across Enterprise Technology, Group Functions, and agencies, ensuring transparent communication on technology risk, strategy, and portfolio initiatives.
Partner with Finance, CRC Leadership, and global stakeholders to manage the CRC functional budget, overseeing budget setting,