Vice President, Strategy, India
About this job
As the Vice President of Strategy at WPP Media in Gurgaon, India, you will drive end-to-end strategic planning for a major global brand portfolio, focusing on brand activations and consumer media journeys to achieve business goals. WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit that combines media, data, and partnerships through the WPP Open platform to deliver personalisation at scale. In a normal day, you will dissect complex market data, design custom marketing roadmaps using business growth models, interact with senior decision-makers and CMOs, and collaborate with regional cross-functional specialist teams on planning, activation, and measurement. You will guide strategic projects from approval to execution, mentor team members, and communicate emerging opportunities to client teams to keep them engaged and responsive.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end strategic planning for brand portfolios and consumer media journeys.
- Interpret data and tool outputs to develop comprehensive brand briefs.
- Engage diverse specialist teams to curate and enhance ideas aligned with brand goals.
- Mentor team members to deliver on strategy and partnership briefs within deadlines.
- Communicate emerging opportunities and best-in-class work to client teams.
- Interact with senior client stakeholders, CMOs, and CEOs to present strategic perspectives.
- Recommend and drive content partnerships as part of the overall brand strategy.
Requirements
- Minimum 10-12 years of progressive leadership in strategy, planning, consulting, or media roles.
- Strong ability to dissect complex brand, market, competitive, and internal data.
- Expertise in tools like TGI, GWI, AOP, and scenario planning.
- Experience in Media and platforms.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership and client audiences.
- Persuasion and negotiation skills to gain stakeholder buy-in.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
Who should apply
This role suits senior strategy and media professionals with extensive leadership experience in consulting, planning, or media. Ideal candidates will possess a robust background in dissecting complex market data, utilizing industry tools like TGI and GWI, and presenting compelling narratives to senior decision-makers and C-suite executives. Freshers should not apply as this position requires significant progressive leadership experience.
Frequently asked questions
What is the role of the Vice President, Strategy at WPP Media?
The Vice President, Strategy drives end-to-end strategic planning, brand activations, and consumer media journeys for a major global brand portfolio at WPP Media.
Where is the Vice President, Strategy position located?
The Vice President, Strategy position is located in Gurgaon, India at WPP Media.
What experience is required for the Vice President, Strategy role at WPP Media?
The role requires a minimum of 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience in strategy, planning, consulting, or media roles.
What tools and frameworks should candidates know for the WPP Media Vice President, Strategy job?
Candidates should have expertise in tools like TGI, GWI, AOP, and scenario planning, along with a strong understanding of marketing frameworks and business growth models.
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