Senior Talent Acquisition Delivery Partner : Product Engineering - Lisbon based

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WPP

Lisbon

Hybrid

Posted March 30, 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:

A Newly Formed Product Engineering Talent Acquisition Team
We are on a mission to build a world‑class Product Engineering organisation within WPP Data, Tech Solutions that will redefine how WPP operates at scale. To achieve this, we are establishing a brand new, dedicated Talent Acquisition team specifically focused on securing the best engineering talent globally. This isn't just about filling roles; it's about shaping a talent strategy, building a distinctive employer brand for engineering, and directly contributing to WPP’s technology and data transformation.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Delivery Partner, Product Engineering, you will be a pivotal member of this elite team, taking on complex and critical engineering leadership searches. You will not only be instrumental in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top‑tier product engineers but will also play a significant role in establishing best practices, mentoring junior team members, and directly influencing our overall talent strategy and employer brand for engineers. This role offers a unique opportunity to help architect recruitment processes and culture from the ground up.

What you'll be doing:

This is an advanced end‑to‑end recruitment role where you will operate as a strategic advisor to Product Engineering leadership, not just a recruiter. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of talent acquisition, focusing on senior and niche product engineering roles, from strategic sourcing and candidate engagement through to offer negotiation and onboarding preparation.

Beyond direct recruitment, you will significantly contribute to and influence the overall talent strategy for WPP Data, Tech Solutions, identifying market trends and shaping our approach to attracting world‑class engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & Influence:
Proactively collaborate with Product Engineering hiring managers and senior leaders to deeply understand their technical roadmaps, strategic objectives, and long‑term talent needs. Act as a trusted advisor, providing proactive market insights, competitive intelligence, and strategic recommendations on talent acquisition strategies, team structures, and compensation.

Full‑Cycle Recruitment for Critical Roles:
Lead the entire recruitment process for highly specialised, senior, and leadership‑level Product Engineering roles (e.g., Principal Engineers, Architects, Engineering Managers, Staff Engineers, Senior DevOps/SRE, Data Science Leads, Technical Product Leaders), from initial brief to successful hire.

Advanced Sourcing & Talent Mapping:
Develop and execute sophisticated, multi‑channel sourcin

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