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
Account Manager (Innovation Strategy)
Builds
Integrated ESOP strategies, innovation pilots, and thought-leadership programs for UK government clients.
Domain
Public sector media, behavioral science, and applied innovation.
Required skills
project management, stakeholder management, campaign execution, data tracking, inclusive design workflows, financial administration, trend monitoring, internal communications, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
experience in media/creative/digital agency, familiarity with AI applications and emerging tech, knowledge of behavioral science principles
Technologies
WPP Open, InnovateIQ, data clean rooms, proprietary testing frameworks
Responsibilities
Run day-to-day project workflows from brief to live campaign; coordinate with data, tech, and analytics teams; administer the 'Test & Learn' agenda; manage external partner coordination; support media futures programs and knowledge repositories; liaise with creative technologists and behavioral science teams; maintain financial and administrative rigor for innovation pilots.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC