Global Data Strategy Lead

About WPPWPP serves as a trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We integrate innovative media intelligence and data solutions with exceptional creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel—all powered by our exceptional talent and the WPP Open marketing platform. Our mission is to assist clients in navigating change, seizing opportunities, and achieving transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.1265 – Global Data Strategy LeadAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company that harnesses creativity's power to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.WPP Media represents WPP's global media collective. In a landscape where media permeates every aspect of life, we unite the best platforms, people, and partners to unlock limitless growth opportunities.At WPP, we are consistently redefining the future of creativity on an expansive canvas, combining unrivaled talent, resources, and skills to deliver an integrated suite of communications, experiences, commerce, and technology solutions.Over the past decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice aimed at amplifying WPP’s impact for our largest clients by providing tailored access to the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built to address specific client needs and challenges. This is exemplified through our unique collaboration known as OpenDoor with Amazon.The OpenDoor partnership represents an innovative amalgamation of WPP and Amazon's strengths and visions. Every project is an OpenDoor to new possibilities, fostering an environment where our team can drive impact, innovate, learn, and excel.The distinctive OpenDoor model is designed to enhance productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approaches to people, platforms, and processes.

Role Overview On Running AG is hiring a Senior Lead, Global VIP Strategy in London. This role shapes how the company connects with its most valued customers around the world. The Senior Lead develops and carries out strategies that deepen VIP engagement and create memorable, personalized experiences. What You Will Do Design and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with global VIP customers Work closely with teams across the company to ensure VIP programs reflect the brand’s vision and objectives Use insights to tailor experiences and initiatives for On Running’s top-tier audience

About NextStepNextStep is revolutionizing the recruitment landscape by connecting premier consulting talent with promising opportunities through advanced, AI-driven matching technology. We collaborate with forward-thinking companies across various sectors to position seasoned professionals in impactful roles.About the CompanyOur partner is a leading global enterprise software firm, headquartered in London for the EMEA region. They specialize in providing innovative workflow automation and intelligent process management solutions to major players in the financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. With a global revenue surpassing $2 billion and a rapidly expanding EMEA division nearing £400 million, they are committed to establishing a focused enterprise strategy function aimed at enhancing market positioning, guiding product priorities, and assisting the regional leadership in making pivotal strategic decisions.The RoleIn the capacity of Enterprise Strategy Lead, you will take charge of the strategic agenda for the EMEA region. Your duties will include formulating market strategies, supporting product positioning, and advising the regional Managing Director on competitive dynamics and growth initiatives. You'll operate at the nexus of strategy, product, and commercial efforts, enjoying direct access to the global strategy team and executive leadership.What You'll DoCraft and uphold the regional enterprise strategy, which encompasses market segmentation, customer prioritization, and competitive positioning.Oversee strategic projects that cover market entry, product portfolio decisions, and customer economics analysis.Collaborate with regional sales and product teams to integrate strategic insights into go-to-market plans.Keep a pulse on competitive dynamics and industry trends, translating them into actionable strategic recommendations for the regional Managing Director.Act as a representative for the EMEA strategy perspective in dialogues with the global strategy and product teams.What We're Looking For6–10 years of experience in strategy consulting, enterprise product strategy, or a corporate strategy role within a global software or technology company.In-depth understanding of enterprise software go-to-market dynamics, including sales processes, partner ecosystems, and product-led growth strategies.Exceptional analytical skills capable of addressing both quantitative and qualitative strategic inquiries.Outstanding communication skills with a comfort level for engaging with C-suite executives.

About WPPWPP serves as a trusted partner in driving growth for the world's premier brands. We integrate advanced media intelligence, data solutions, world-class creativity, innovative production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic guidance under one roof—powered by outstanding talent and our dynamic marketing platform, WPP Open. Our mission is to assist clients in navigating change, seizing opportunities, and achieving transformational growth. For further details, visit WPP.com.About WPP MediaWPP Media is the global media collective of WPP, leveraging the omnipresence of media to forge limitless growth opportunities through collaboration with the best platforms, people, and partners. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.Our culture and our people are at the heart of WPP Media. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, it is essential to embody WPP and WPP Media’s core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare, as “Growth Architects,” drives Good Growth for its clients, creating benefits for all stakeholders—people, planet, and business—by utilizing media intentionally. This strategy fosters deeper connections with consumers and enhances trust in brands, resulting in superior outcomes for all parties.Summary of RoleWe seek a high-performing Global Strategy Manager to lead and innovate in our strategic initiatives.

About FaireFaire is a revolutionary online wholesale marketplace founded on the principle that local is the future. Independent retailers worldwide generate more revenue than giants like Walmart and Amazon combined, but they often lack the competitive edge against such formidable players. At Faire, we harness technology, data, and machine learning to connect a vibrant network of entrepreneurs across the globe. Think of your favorite local boutique—we empower them to discover and offer the finest products from around the world in their stores. With cutting-edge tools and insights at their disposal, we aim to level the playing field, enabling small businesses to thrive against big box and e-commerce behemoths.By championing the growth of independent businesses, Faire is fostering positive economic change in communities globally. We’re on the lookout for intelligent, resourceful, and passionate individuals to join our mission to elevate the shop local movement. If you believe in the power of community, we invite you to be a part of ours.About this RoleWe are in search of an International Strategy & Operations Lead who will be instrumental in guiding data-driven decisions in our global operations. In this role, you will utilize a unique blend of analytical skills, strategic insight, and execution prowess to foster business growth.As a key member of our International Strategy team, you will have the opportunity to spearhead critical projects from inception to completion. You’ll collaborate across various departments including Product, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to shape our strategic roadmap through insightful analysis and actionable recommendations.This position is perfect for a high-impact individual contributor eager to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and data-centric environment while gaining exposure to diverse functional partnerships.This role is based out of our London, UK office (3 days in the office).What You’ll DoAnalyze complex problems and derive actionable insights.Lead large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives that influence company metrics in collaboration with Product, Sales, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and others.Identify opportunities, formulate hypotheses, conduct thorough analyses, and present recommendations to Faire’s leadership team based on your findings.Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teammates to ensure alignment and drive results.

Join Ravio as the Head of Data and take charge of our data strategy. This pivotal role involves leading a talented team of data professionals, driving innovations in data management, and leveraging analytics to inform business decisions. You will be responsible for establishing best practices, optimizing data processes, and ensuring the integrity of our data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and foster a culture of data excellence across the organization.

fuku is looking for a Strategy and Operations Lead in London. This role focuses on shaping major strategic projects and improving how the business operates each day. Collaboration with teams across the company is central, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and supporting growth. Main responsibilities Lead strategic initiatives that advance company objectives Refine operational workflows to increase productivity Coordinate efforts with colleagues across departments Apply data and analysis to guide decisions and enhance processes Location This position is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

Salary: £69,080 - £82,896Role Duration: PermanentLocation: London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance)The Academy of Medical Sciences is seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to fill the role of Strategy and Partnerships Lead within our newly established Strategy and Planning team in the COO Directorate.In this crucial position, you will be instrumental in transforming our strategic priorities into effective, high-impact projects while fostering partnerships that enhance the Academy’s role in the UK research and health sectors. You will oversee intricate initiatives from conception through to execution, collaborating closely with colleagues and senior partners. Your exceptional project management skills will be essential in creating clarity, driving momentum, aligning objectives, defining outcomes, and ensuring top-tier delivery.This is a remarkable opportunity to influence strategy, collaboration, and impact on a national scale.Closing date for completed applications: 20 April 2026 at 17:00.Interviews are likely to be held on: 30 April 2026.

Join Twitch Interactive, Inc. as the Global Communications Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our communication strategies across the globe. You will be responsible for developing and executing communication plans that align with our brand's mission and values. This position requires a strategic thinker who can effectively engage with diverse audiences and manage complex communication initiatives.

Role overview The Operations Excellence & Strategy Lead at bloomon plays a central part in shaping how the company operates. Based in London, this position is responsible for driving improvements in business processes and supporting key strategic initiatives. Collaboration is essential, as the role partners with teams from various departments to refine workflows and help achieve company objectives. What you will do Lead initiatives that boost operational efficiency throughout the organization Partner with cross-functional teams to introduce and embed effective practices Ensure that operational enhancements align with bloomon’s overall strategy Spot opportunities to optimize workflows and oversee the implementation of these improvements

About UsAt Up Learn, we are proud to have developed one of the most impactful learning experiences globally, merging cognitive science, instructional theory, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Our mission is to empower every learner with the most effective route to success, envisioning a world where all learners can achieve more, faster, through adaptive, mastery-based learning.We lead the market in A Level education, offering seven courses with one in three A Level students choosing Up Learn. In the coming year, we are expanding into GCSE Science and aiming to reach millions more students with our innovative approach.Our results are exceptional: 97% of students completing our courses attain an A*/A, even those who begin with lower grades. A large-scale evaluation in schools has shown that our platform correlates with an additional nine months of progress and improved grades across entire year groups.Furthermore, for every paying student, we provide a full scholarship to a student in need, ensuring equitable access to quality education.About the RoleAs the Director of Data, you will play a pivotal role as a senior leader at Up Learn, taking charge of the complete Data function while reporting directly to the CEO. This position calls for a strategic thinker with practical skills who can elevate the Data capabilities at Up Learn and deliver innovative solutions to meet our growth objectives. You should be adept at leveraging AI and data to streamline and enhance processes, alongside possessing the technical skills necessary to establish scalable data foundations. The Director of Data will formulate the data strategy, oversee Data team objectives, enhance product analytics and KPI utilization across the organization, refine learning metrics, and lead a small yet high-performing Data team.Your First 12 MonthsIn the first year, as we expand into GCSEs and utilize AI to accelerate course development, you will manage a data function that enables us to make swift decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and foster trust with educational institutions and learners.Take ownership of the Data roadmap: Develop a clear quarterly plan aligned with our major company objectives (GCSE expansion, impact assessment, ethical AI), delivering significant enhancements on a monthly basis with a compact, AI-driven team.Enhance measurement integration in product workflows: Implement a strategy of “instrumentation prior to launch” ensuring that every major release includes the appropriate KPIs, tracking systems, dashboards, and alerts - facilitating rapid learning, accurate diagnostics, and assured iteration.Upgrade our metrics system and decision-making framework: Advance our KPI usage to ensure teams and leadership have a precise understanding of performance across product lines.

Join Endava as a Strategy Lead for Propositions, where you will drive the development of innovative strategies that shape our service offerings. You will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance our client engagement and market presence.

At Orbital Materials, we harness the power of artificial intelligence to create cutting-edge data center hardware that surpasses industry standards. Our innovative AI technology allows us to simulate materials at the atomic level, testing millions of hardware configurations in the time it takes traditional methods to evaluate hundreds. This enables us to identify optimal designs that deliver unmatched specifications: 1 MW/rack, PUE Each deployment generates valuable field data that continuously refines our AI models. Enhanced models yield superior hardware, which in turn empowers even more advanced AI capabilities. This cycle of improvement is already established and is becoming increasingly efficient with every build cycle. We are not merely benefiting from advancements in AI; we are significantly accelerating its progress.Our primary focus is on data centers, driven by the urgent market demand and stringent specifications. However, the AI-driven development process we have pioneered—encompassing materials discovery, hardware design, and manufacturing optimization—can be applied to any complex physical system. While data centers serve as our initial proof point, they are not our only target.With operations in London, Canada, and the USA, we are expanding our teams across machine learning research, product development, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering. If you are eager to work at the intersection of AI and material science, we would love to hear from you.Role OverviewThe Strategy & Delivery team is pivotal in assisting the Orbital executive team to identify, shape, and execute our most impactful opportunities. In this role, you will spearhead business planning efforts, develop a profound understanding of target industries (including Data Centers), and take ownership of qualifying and advancing new commercial and operational initiatives from concept to execution.

iwoca supports small businesses across the UK and beyond by providing financing that adapts to their needs. With over £4 billion in funding delivered to more than 100,000 businesses, the company combines technology, data science, and customer service to help business owners make timely decisions. The team is committed to reaching one million SMEs, aiming to make a positive difference in local communities and economies. Role overview The Acquisition Strategy Lead - Germany is based in London and plays a central part in iwoca’s growth within the German market. This position sits within the Acquisition Strategy and Tech team, a group that blends commercial strategy with technical solutions to manage the entire customer acquisition funnel, from first contact through to loan application. Team focus Strategic Growth & Analytics: Transforming complex data into actionable insights for direct marketing and sales, supporting scalable and profitable outreach in Germany. Technical Infrastructure: Developing and maintaining proprietary systems and models tailored to German operations, with a focus on optimizing the user experience and onboarding process. Operational Excellence: Using data-driven decisions to achieve commercial outcomes, enabling potential clients to quickly understand how iwoca can help their business. This cross-functional team turns strategic ideas into measurable results, whether by refining marketing tactics or improving features in the application process. Their work underpins iwoca’s expansion in Germany with strong technology and clear commercial direction. What you will do This leadership role reports to the Head of Direct Acquisition. The Acquisition Strategy Lead guides an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for acquisition and activation outcomes in the German market. The primary focus is to design and implement strategies that drive growth and engagement.

Join g-mass as an AI Strategy Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our artificial intelligence initiatives. In this leadership position, you will develop and execute AI strategies that align with our business goals, driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiency.Your expertise in AI technologies will be crucial as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI implementation, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

About WPPWPP serves as a trusted partner for the world's leading brands, seamlessly blending cutting-edge media intelligence, innovative data solutions, world-class creativity, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel under one roof. Powered by exceptional talent and our unique marketing platform, WPP Open, we empower our clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve remarkable growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.Senior Vice President, Data Strategy - DTAAbout WPP MediaWPP is at the forefront of creative transformation, harnessing creativity's power to foster better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. For more insights, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is the global media collective of WPP. In a world saturated with media, we unite the best platforms, people, and partners to foster limitless growth opportunities. For more details, visit wppmedia.com.About Choreograph: A Premier WPP Media BrandChoreograph stands as WPP’s global data products and technology powerhouse, dedicated to transforming marketing through the development of the fastest, most interconnected data platform that aligns marketing strategy with large-scale activation.We collaborate with agencies and clients to maximize the value of data by integrating technology, data, and analytics capabilities. This is delivered through the Open Media Studio, an AI-powered media and data platform designed for the next wave of advertising.Our team consists of over 1,000 inquisitive thinkers, builders, creators, and problem solvers across 20 global markets.Role Summary and ImpactAs a pivotal member of the Choreograph UK Data Strategy leadership team, the SVP, Data Strategy will spearhead transformative growth for a dedicated portfolio of WPP's most significant clients. You will oversee the data strategy practice spanning our EssenceMediacom and OpenMind agency groups, leading a team of VPs and Directors to achieve exceptional client outcomes and commercial success for industry giants like Nestlé, Tesco, Boots, and ITV.In addition to leading your portfolio, you will act as the UK practice head for Commercial & Growth within Data Strategy, closely collaborating with our commercial and growth teams to support our strategic initiatives.

Join Oliver as the Global Director of Social Data, a pivotal role where you will lead our global strategies in leveraging social data to drive impactful insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data-driven decision-making processes and help shape the future of our digital marketing initiatives.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, social media trends, and strategic leadership. You will be responsible for developing frameworks to analyze social data and translate it into actionable strategies that enhance our client services.

As the Regional Product Strategy Lead at Wise, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product offerings to meet the unique needs of our customers across the region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key market opportunities, drive product innovation, and develop strategic initiatives that enhance our competitive position. Your insights will help us deliver exceptional value to our users while contributing to our mission of making money transfers faster, easier, and more affordable.

Join Capco as a Lead Data Analytics Consultant and play a pivotal role in advancing our UK Data Practice. You will spearhead intricate data and analytics projects within the financial services sector, while mentoring emerging talent and driving innovation across cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud, AI, and Machine Learning.

About WPPWPP serves as a trusted growth partner for the world’s premier brands. We integrate cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel within a single entity, powered by exceptional talent and our proprietary marketing platform, WPP Open. This collaboration empowers our clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth. To learn more, visit WPP.com.Position Overview: SVP, Data StrategyAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company, harnessing creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective, bringing together the finest platforms, talent, and partnerships to create boundless growth opportunities in a world where media permeates all aspects of life. For more, visit wppmedia.com.About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media BrandChoreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology firm, dedicated to revolutionizing marketing through the development of the fastest, most interconnected data platform that seamlessly connects marketing strategy to large-scale activation. We collaborate with agencies and clients to unlock the true value of data by integrating technology, data, and analytics capabilities. This is achieved through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enhanced media and data platform designed for the new era of advertising.Our team, comprising over 1,000 thinkers, builders, creators, and problem solvers across 20 global markets, is fueled by an insatiable curiosity.Role Summary and ImpactAs an integral member of the Choreograph UK leadership team, the SVP, Data Strategy will spearhead transformative growth for a select portfolio of WPP’s most significant clients. You will oversee the data strategy practice across our Wavemaker and T&P agency groups, managing a team of Vice Presidents to ensure outstanding client outcomes for esteemed brands including Colgate, Danone, Nationwide, and Eurostar.In addition to managing your portfolio, you will lead our strategic initiatives within the broader data and technology ecosystem, serving as the UK Data Strategy practice lead for Partnerships. You will architect our data partnership strategies to enhance performance and drive innovation.