CareerPlan

Technology Risk Lead

LondonFull-time2026-09-21 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the development and maturity of WPP's Enterprise Technology Risk function, establishing frameworks, managing risk registers, and driving automation-first approaches to risk management.

Role type

Senior IC Technology Risk & Governance Lead

Builds

Enterprise Technology Risk function, risk management frameworks, automation workflows, and data-led risk reporting

Domain

Technology Risk, IT Governance, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Assurance

Required skills

Technology Risk management, IT Governance, Cyber Risk, Risk assessment, Risk reporting, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Process automation, Cloud technologies, ITGCs

Preferred skills

Mergers and acquisitions experience, Agentic AI implementation, Strategic transformation program leadership

Technologies

Automation platforms, Analytics tools, Workflow platforms, Agentic AI

Responsibilities

Lead development of technology risk management framework and processes; Facilitate risk assessments and scenario analysis; Maintain risk registers and remediation tracking; Produce management reporting and risk insights; Drive continuous improvement through automation and AI; Partner with Security, Audit, and Legal teams; Recruit and develop a high-performing risk team across India and UK; Establish operating rhythms and quality standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership