Manager, Innovation
Core
Account Manager driving execution, coordination, and tracking for WPP 650's flagship UK Government account, translating innovation strategies into practical campaigns.
Role type
Senior Account Manager (Innovation Strategy)
Builds
Integrated ESOP strategies, innovation pilots, and thought-leadership programs for UK government clients.
Domain
Public sector marketing, behavioral science, and digital innovation.
Required skills
Project management, stakeholder management, campaign execution, data tracking, inclusive design workflows, financial administration, trend monitoring, internal communications, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Experience in media/creative/digital agency, familiarity with AI applications and emerging media platforms, interest in creative technology.
Technologies
WPP Open, InnovateIQ, data clean rooms, proprietary operational tools.
Responsibilities
Run day-to-day project workflows from brief to live campaign; coordinate with data, tech, and analytics teams for tracking and dashboarding; administer the "Test & Learn" agenda and testing logs; manage external partner coordination and technical specs; support inclusive design and DE&I accessibility checklists; curate case study databases and track cultural/tech trends; facilitate internal communications and status calls; support billing and resource tracking for innovation pilots.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
