OpenMind | Data, Tech & Commerce Director
Description
GroupM
GroupM is the leading global media investment management company serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and Wavemaker, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. With 800 people based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivalled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people.
OpenMind
OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the global transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment. The Open Team model has been designed for Nestlé to leverage the best of WPP through a simple and flexible, easy to navigate model.
OpenMind was recently awarded Nestle’s media agency of record in Australia & New Zealand, commencing June 2024. In January 2024, OpenMind commenced working across 47 countries in Europe, joining our colleagues who have been working across North America for a number of years. This is a truly global model, with deep specialist expertise and scale.
What we offer
At OpenMind Oceania, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks we offer.
Based in North Sydney, our office has 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!
We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.
Our Values
Our values of Energy, Empathy and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people, helping them grow their careers, fostering creativity, embracing humanity, and changing the world. At OpenMind we are open to different. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed. Be different at OpenMind and use your difference to shape the world through media.
Our Commitment
We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments or if you require this document in another format, such as large print or audio, please contact our Talent Lead, Brooke Daffern([email protected]).
If you require any information on what to expect during the interview process, please also reach out to Brooke Daffern.
Data, Technology & Commerce
The Data, Technology & Commerce team lead the agency digital maturity and transformation projects for a vast array of clients – this role specifically for OpenMind. Our role is to present out clients with curated digital transformation roadmaps to meet their overall business outcomes and ensure we are at the forefront of digital and media maturity. You will work directly with the National head of this practice, and your peers, to help deliver digital transformation and strategic solutions.
You will be responsible for maintaining key relationships across OpenMind; our GroupM business Acceleration; and with our priority digital partners. The purpose of these relationships are to stay on top of the opportunities available for our clients and how they can be packaged in line with their maturity roadmaps.
Location: Based in Sydney
Key Stakeholders: OpenMind team members, media partners
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with client leads to identify opportunities in digital solutions, consultancy or integration into the strategic and planning processes that drive business outcomes
- Lead digital transformation roadmaps and workstreams in collaboration with the delivery teams within GroupM Nexus, Acceleration or Data & Tech partners within WPP
- Clearly articulate to clients and client leads the digital maturity proposition for OpenMind and (demonstrates commercial acumen)
- Ensure data and tech innovation is present in all recommendations and in line with maturity roadmap; supported by the D&T lead.
- Have trusted advisory relationship with data and tech partners, clients, and agency partners
- Develop new business pipelines for digital transformation solutions
- Identify and convert incremental revenue opportunities for OpenMind Data, Technology and Commerce Practice, and Acceleration
Experience
- At least 8+ years’ experience in digital transformation or adtech consultancy
- Experience in leading omnichannel strategy discussions with clients
- Experience in commerce strategy and activation requirements
- Proven track record in establishing high levels of client and stakeholder satisfaction, including the ability to lead technical or marketing teams.
- Proven delivery of client digital transformation agendas
- Extensive experience in the digital media, technology, and data industry as well as strong client facing responsibilities.
- Ability to influence, guide and shape client’s digital maturity ambitions and deliver the outcomes with digital planning and buying teams.
- You have proven track records of educating and guiding teams, client and the industry.
- You are known for teamwork and able to influence people to deliver exceptional quality results.
Why work for OpenMind?
We’d love to hear what your ambitions are to achieve personal growth, and how we can help you realise them with us!