About the role
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 is a creative transformation company, helping clients create growth by combining technology and creativity. As one of the world's largest marketing and advertising services organizations, we are committed to driving innovation and operational excellence across our vast global network.
You will be joining the Automation Operations Centre within WPP's Enterprise Technology, Automation & AI department. This is a pivotal time for us as we're building a dedicated, in-house team to deliver, manage, monitor, and optimize our growing portfolio of automation solutions. This team is at the forefront of our digital transformation, ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of critical automation capabilities across WPP globally
You will play a crucial role in solution delivery and day-to-day technology management of the Global Automation Operations Centre (AOC) program. Reporting to the AAI Operations Director and AAI Product Lead, you will lead the architecture, standards, and advanced development requirements for our global automation portfolio. Alongside AAI Leadership, you will guide a crew of 6-10 developers to ensure the release of high-quality automation products on time and within budget.
The AOC is chartered to develop and delivery automation products, support global automation products or projects delivered by Automation delivery teams from around WPP. Our support apparatus gives those teams confidence and freedom to hand over their existing successes and continue innovating.
Are you a visionary technical leader with a deep mastery of the Microsoft Power Platform and a passion for engineering excellence? We are looking for an Automation Engineering Lead to drive our technical strategy and architectural standards. In this senior role, you will be responsible for conducting research spikes, providing technical guidance to development teams, and ensuring that our global automation suite is built on a foundation of robust, scalable, and maintainable components. You will combine your extensive experience from the D365/Dataverse era with modern ALM practices to keep our global operations at the cutting edge of AI and automation.
What you'll be doing:
- Architectural Governance: Define and maintain global architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices for Power Platform solutions across the enterprise.
- Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a crew of 6-10 developers, providing hands-on guidance, code/solution reviews, and technical oversight to ensure high-quality product delivery.
- Advanced Development: Handle complex development requirements and "research spikes" to evaluate new features, tools, or frameworks (e.g., PCF, AI Hub,
Aplyr's read
WPP Media (GroupM) is a powerhouse in advertising, attracting professionals who thrive in dynamic, global marketing environments.
What's promising
- •GroupM offers a diverse range of roles across strategy, data, and creative fields.
- •The company is part of WPP, providing access to a vast network of global resources.
- •Strong focus on digital and programmatic advertising aligns with market trends.
What to watch
- •High-pressure environment may not suit those seeking work-life balance.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to bureaucratic challenges.
- •Frequent restructuring may cause job insecurity among employees.
Why WPP
- •GroupM's scale allows for unparalleled access to global advertising data.
- •Specialized roles in programmatic and digital media reflect cutting-edge industry practices.
- •As part of WPP, GroupM benefits from a broad spectrum of marketing expertise.
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About WPP
WPP plc is a British multinational advertising and public relations company, known for providing a wide range of marketing and communications services.
