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Director Strategy (Digital)

WPP

Playa Vista, CA
Full Time
Director
75k-180k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. The role of Director Strategy (Digital) involves leading digital engagement for an iconic automotive brand, translating consumer, competitive, and industry insights into product solutions, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate client business priorities, objectives, and needs into digital experiences.
  • Understand digital execution excellence and MarTech/AdTech including automation, personalization, dynamic creative, CRM, CMS, and DAM capabilities.
  • Collaborate and work closely with analytics team to develop measurement and tracking plans to measure key performance and develop optimization recommendations.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and collaborate closely with Creative, Data, Technology, Analytics, Product, Project, and Account teams.
  • Present directly to clients, telling a concise and compelling story around strategy and approach.
  • Work with Project Managers to develop and manage realistic timelines and project plans.
  • Conduct audience target/profiling analysis and perform competitive assessments.
  • Work closely with UX and technology leads to ensure strategy outputs influence consumer-facing implementations.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of strategy experience at advertising, digital, and/or creative agencies, consultancy, or product management led organizations, with interest in automotive, particularly EV market evolution.
  • Experience working on digital products such as websites, ecommerce, SaaS, and apps.
  • A clear point of view and confidence in it, with openness to listen to clients and teammates.
  • Experience working within Agile or SAFe Agile frameworks and alignment with an agile mindset.
  • Experience with enterprise websites and large support teams.
  • Focus on optimization and efficiency while working with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to balance high-level process and collaboration with delivering on fast, tactical briefs.
  • Cross-discipline knowledge to partner with and leverage data and SEO.

Nice to Have

  • Interest in automotive, particularly EV market evolution.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in strategy roles is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
  • Variety of paid time off offerings supporting life balance and wellness.
  • Culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP.

Working at WPP

We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. We aim to embody behaviors that build an inclusive community, bringing positivity and active listening into the workplace while empowering creative bravery. Our culture emphasizes connection, belonging, and diversity, fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to grow.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 13, 2025
Job CategoryDigital Marketing
Salary75k-180k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

About WPP

Website

wpp.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Playa Vista, CA

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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