Associate Director, Global Operations Client Leadership

TL;DR

Associate Director, Global Operations Client Leadership (Media): Supporting global and local teams in media transformation for adidas by streamlining processes, tools, and workflows with an accent on reporting accuracy, market engagement, and compliance. Focus on leading adidas Open rollout, managing team of two, showcasing impact, and ensuring consistency across markets.

London, United Kingdom (hybrid, teams in office around four days a week)

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale for leading brands like adidas.

What you will do

• Own accuracy and quality of reporting and media tools usage.
• Coordinate and support market engagement programs.
• Lead adidas Open rollout and provide ongoing support.
• Showcase global team progress and value delivered to adidas.
• Manage a team of two, including growth plans and deliverables.
• Ensure workflow consistency across regional, local, and global teams.
• Support global commercial team and maintain compliance with policies.

Requirements

• Understanding of media tools and media planning workflows.
• Operational and project management experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• People management and development proficiency.
• Agency or similar experience with end-to-end campaign delivery.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with four days in office to foster creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans.
• Significant paid time off, mental health awareness days, and partner discounts.
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, and in-office events.
• Opportunities for growth, learning at the cutting edge of marketing.