AVP, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, APAC at WPP Media

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Strategy, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python, Java, C++, Cloud AI Platforms, Leadership, Project Management, Business Acumen, Media Analytics, Software Engineering

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Media 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. Role Summary and Impact We're on a mission to democratize AI across our analytics team, and we need a trailblazing leader to helm this effort. As the Data Analytics and BI lead, you'll develop and execute a strategy to enable our analytics team members with AI capabilities, empowering them to drive business growth and deliver exceptional client value. Skills and Experience What you will do: Develop AI enablement strategy: Create a comprehensive plan to upskill and reskill our analytics team members with AI capabilities, aligning with business goals and objectives. Design and deliver AI training programs: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and deliver training programs that cover AI fundamentals, machine learning, and data science. Develop AI-powered tools and platforms: Lead the development of AI-powered tools and platforms that augment our analytics team's capabilities, driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. Foster a culture of AI adoption: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote AI adoption, provide guidance on AI best practices, and ensure seamless integration with existing workflows. Stay ahead of AI trends and advancements: Participate in industry conferences, research papers, and forums to maintain expertise and identify opportunities for innovation. Role requirements: Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field. Experience: 10+ years of experience in AI engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role. Technical expertise: Strong background in AI, machine learning, and software engineering, with experience in languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Knowledge of cloud-based AI platforms: Experience with cloud-based AI platforms such as Google Cloud AI Platform, Amazon SageMaker, or Microsoft Azure Machine Learning. Leadership skills: Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, with excellent communication, mentoring, and project management skills. Business acumen: Understanding of business operations, market trends, and the media industry. Please note the team will be prioritizing applicants who are already based in Singapore for this role. Nice to have: Experience with media analytics: Familiarity with media measurement, data analytics, and advertising technology. Certifications in AI or machine learning: Certifications such as Certified Data Scientist or Certified Machine Learning Engineer. 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. Our benefits include 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 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. 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 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 Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy to democratize AI across the analytics team by developing enablement plans and training programs. Oversee the creation of AI-powered tools and platforms to drive efficiency and innovation in media analytics.