Manager, Process Design & Change Management

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Media Futures Group (MFG) is a bespoke team within WPP that delivers on our commitment to Google for a more strategic, creative and integrated media approach established to drive better business results. 

The MFG team is made up of best in class digital, offline, and integrated media experts who work together to enhance media’s contribution to Google’s business. MFG is powered by WPP Media and other constituent parts of the WPP network around the world. The MFG team operates in a seamlessly integrated way across strategy, planning, investment, creative, production, business sciences and analytics, data and technology. The profile of people who work in MFG are world class, committed to establishing a new high water mark in the media industry. 

MFG is committed to the growth of our people as a means to unleash the potential of Google’s business. We are invested in whole-person wellbeing, values and behaviors that reflect our mission and purpose, and providing the tools and systems needed to do the best work of your career. This is a team empowered by limitless possibilities.

• Process Design / Change Management
• Proven experience as a sr business analyst or sr. associate at a consulting / management consulting organization focused on transformation programs
• Firm understanding of process documentation and improvement.  Is able to visualize a process before thoroughly documenting it ; knows how to adapt level of details based on audience ; anticipates issues or impacts of proposed changes.  
• Mastery of process mapping tools (Lucidchart, Miro, etc) and able to improvise using presentations or spreadsheet shapes
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills - able to anticipate and identify hidden problems, comfortable challenging others and looking beyond the obvious ; understands the balance of progress vs. perfection. 
• Firm understanding of change management standards and approaches (ADKAR, Golden Circle, Kotter, 7S, etc) - able to create change strategy, identify audiences and personas, create / curate required artifacts, drive and track adoption / impact
• Communications and collaboration
• Comfortable having challenging conversations with key stakeholders (internal and external)
• Excellent written / verbal communication and storytelling skills including ability to tailor messages based on audience
• Adept at conflict resolution and driving through conflicting priorities across diverse stakeholder groups
• Fosters an environment of inclusive collaboration
• Lifelong learner / innovator / early adopter mindset
• Adept at learning new technologies
• Proactive problem identifier and solver
• Embraces the opportunity to identify ways to leverage AI, automation and technology solutions to improve processes, drive efficiency and quality
• Develops a deep understanding of Google’s business 
• Comfortable with ambiguity, actively creating clarity, and breaking down complex problems into simple solutions

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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.  

#LI-Promoted