Senior Vice President - Client Leadership, Mindshare Fulcrum Mumbai, Maharastra

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

DescriptionAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.comAt WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.Role Summary and ImpactTitle: Senior Vice President - Client Leadership, Mindshare FulcrumOverview:Mindshare is looking for a Senior Vice President, Client Leadership to serve as the lead for Mindshare Fulcrum, working with one of the most distinguished and forward-thinking clients in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team that has been the nurturing ground for many industry CXOs and market leaders, and to drive innovation for a client that sets the standard for marketing and communication.As the Lead of Mindshare Fulcrum, you will be the driving force behind building an agency of the future. This role is a perfect fit for a dynamic and visionary leader who can inspire a large, talented team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of our services, from strategy and planning to flawless execution and a best-in-class client experience.Reporting of the roleThis role reports to the President - Client Solutions, WPP Media South AsiaYou will have the opportunity to:

Lead a Fusion of Expertise: Bring together data, consumer insights, brand strategy, and creativity to create pioneering solutions.
Drive Agency Transformation: Lead a strong agency transformation agenda with a focus on building and implementing automated solutions and AI-powered media planning tools. This includes:
Automating Workflows: Champion the development and integration of AI to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up the team to focus on strategic, high-value work.
Pioneering AI-Powered Planning: Utilize AI to revolutionize media planning, enabling data-driven insights, predictive analytics, and real-time campaign optimization.
Cultivating an Innovation Mindset: Partner with global and regional teams to pilot and scale new technologies that keep Mindshare Fulcrum at the cutting edge of the industry.
Lead a High-Performing Team: Guide a team larger than most agencies, with a legacy of producing industry leaders.
Become a Trusted Advisor: Serve as a key internal and external advisor, influencing client, regional, and global stakeholders on local market insights and opportunities.

What You Will Do - Roles & Responsibility:

Set the Vision: Define a clear and compelling vision for your team and stakeholders, empowering them to deliver exceptional results.
Drive Excellence: Ensure your teams provide world-class service, meet contractual obligations, and consistently deliver on client expectations.
Foster Collaboration: Work closely with WPP media specialist teams to identify growth opportunities and deliver consolidated solutions that move the client's business forward.
Cultivate Talent: Act as a talent magnet, consistently mentoring and developing your team, identifying star performers, and helping under-performers reach their full potential.
Deliver Business Impact: Lead from the front to ensure business outcomes for clients, manage day-to-day operations with zero errors, and deliver on "media first" innovations.
Grow Client Satisfaction: Act as a trusted consultant, proactively soliciting and responding to client feedback to continuously build and strengthen the relationship

What you will bring - Skills and Experience:

Proven Leadership: A minimum of 20+ years of work experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role focused on media and communications planning for large scale clients and teams
Holistic Expertise: Deep understanding of the entire communications landscape, including digital, commerce, and traditional media channels, with the ability to navigate the tension between large scale brand and demand.
Executive Presence: Proven experience in managing CXO-level relationships and an ability to influence a wide range of functions, both internal and external.
Strategic Acumen: The ability to understand business principles, financial and commercial issues, and translate them into a clear vision for the team and clients.
Exceptional Communication: Highly evolved presentation, facilitation, and communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Collaborative Mindset: A strong track record of successful collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including clients, agencies, and media owners.
Talent-First Approach: A demonstrable history of building, mentoring, and developing a cohesive and high-performing team.
Commercial and Operational excellence - Strong commercial acumen, with experience in managing scopes of work, forecasting, profitability, and performance metrics.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits:Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment.WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.WPP Media 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. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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