Activation Director

INSPIRATION FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY WORLD Senior Director London OR Warwick (also other Kantar office locations) The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across all Operating brands within Kantar delivering positive change and impact through delivery of strategic projects. Nobody knows consumers better than Kantar. Providing insight and inspiration to help clients flourish in an extraordinary world, we bring together 9 of the world’s leading research, data and insight brands. At the heart of WPP, our global team of 30,000 people in more 100 countries delivers specialist insight, business strategies and consultancy support. Key responsibilities: Activation of new Global solutions Implementation of Global accounts Implementation of cross Operating Brand strategic change programmes Project Management best practice Global Accounts support from pitch through to implementation, into Business As Usual ensuring efficient and effective delivery Change management support Programme management Team leadership Key skills & experience: This role will carry a level of autonomy and will require somebody comfortable guiding success among senior leadership across Kantar operating brands as well as our supplier partners. Client focus and strong consultancy skills Prince 2 Programme Management skills (or equivalent) Strong financial acumen A proactive nature, able to work independently Ability to work under pressure Curiosity to maintain industry/commercial knowledge Ability to work with clients and client teams Ability to work well with different Ops teams/delivery centres/local units Effective listening, and asking of questions to gather relevant information up front Strong influencing skills Strong team management skills Ability to work in team situations / virtual teams / multi-location teams A very good understanding of what makes a behavioural change successful, capable of managing, planning, and implementing change