Senior Consultant
London, UK
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Senior Consultant (Solutions Design)
Reporting To: Head of Strategic Consulting
Location: London (& Other markets)
About WPP Production & Solutions Design
WPP Production is the world’s leading creative content production company. Solutions Design is our strategic discipline; the architectural backbone that orchestrates smarter content systems. We connect people, processes, and the latest AI and data tools to help clients handle the growing complexity of modern marketing.
We are distinct because we are practitioners, not just theorists. We do not design operating models on paper; we build, run, and optimise them every day, turning experience into codified, repeatable frameworks that drive tangible change.
The Role
The Senior Consultant is a key architect of our offering. You are not just a project delivery lead; you are a core contributor to the thinking behind Solutions Design.
While the Head of Strategic Consulting sets the global vision and methodology, you are responsible for evolving and operationalising it. You will take ownership of specific practice areas (e.g., “Agentic Workflows" or "Change Management"), developing the Intellectual
Property (IP) that the rest of the network uses. You act as a strategic partner to the Head of role, capable of leading significant engagements and shaping the future of our product.
Key Responsibilities
1. Practice Development
Methodology Evolution: You don't just follow the AIMO (AI Marketing Operations) process; you help refine it. You will lead the development of new frameworks and consulting modules based on real-world learnings (e.g., creating a "GenAI Governance" module).
Capability Ownership: You will build specific expertise that allows you to take "Product Ownership" of key functional areas (e.g., Technology Stacks, Change Management/Transformation, Media/DCO, or Agentic Workflows). You will be the network's expert on how Solutions Design applies to these areas, codifying the best-in-class approach.
• Thought Leadership: Collaborate with the Head of role to author thinking, internal playbooks, and case studies that define our market position.
2. Strategic Client Leadership
• Leading client solutions: You operate with autonomy. You will be expected to own individual client solutions and be able to step in for the Head of Strategic Consulting
with senior clients, leading high-level strategy sessions and navigating complex commercial negotiations.
• Problem Shaping: You are involved before the project starts. You work with Growth leads to diagnose the client's problem during the pitch phase, helping to shape the
SOW and the strategic approach before the team lands.
• Director-Level Advisory: You will act as the primary strategic advisor to VP/Director- level stakeholders, helping them secure the internal buy-in required fortransformation.
3. Engagement Direction
• Leading the Squad: On major consulting projects, you are the Strategy Lead. You direct the "Discovery" and "Design" phases, setting the hypothesis that the Business
Analysts then validate.
• Synthesis & Storytelling: You own the narrative. You take the granular data provided by the BAs and synthesise it into a compelling "Board-Ready" strategic presentation.
4. Commercial Structuring
• Commercial Acumen: You support the Head of role in structuring the commercial model for engagements. You understand how to price value, not just time, ensuring our consulting work remains profitable and self-funding.
Requirements:
• Practitioner Background: Deep experience in production (Agency or Production Company). You must understand the reality of making content, not just the theory.
• Transformation Leadership: 6-8+ years of not just running projects, but designing solutions. You can switch between "Big Picture" strategy (Designing a global TOM)
and "Deep Dive" execution (solving a specific workflow bottleneck).
• Authoritative Presence: You have the gravitas to lead a room of senior stakeholders and the confidence to challenge the status quo politely but firmly.
• Builder Mindset: You enjoy creating things from scratch be that frameworks, tools, or models, rather than just following an existing template.
• AI & Tech Fluency: A strong grasp of the marketing technology landscape, specifically GenAI, Agentic workflows, and how they will disrupt traditional production hierarchies.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience structuring SOWs, business cases, and ROI models for consultancy services.
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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP 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.
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