Business Director, OMS China PMO

The Business Director, OMS China PMO at WPP Media serves as the operational architect for the Product Enablement Pillar within Choreograph China. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between Global Product Engineering and Local Agency Service delivery, ensuring seamless execution of desktop-based media products. The position reports directly to the Managing Director, Head of Product Enablement, and is based in Shanghai.

Key responsibilities include configuring and maintaining the China product delivery ecosystem, primarily through Jira, to reflect real-time project statuses. The role requires designing a delivery framework that integrates Agile methodologies with structured release schedules, determining when to enforce rigid timelines or adopt agile approaches to address critical issues. Additionally, the Business Director will manage external vendors, oversee daily stand-ups, monitor sprint velocities, and ensure vendor outputs align with technical specifications.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Project or Program Management, specifically in Technology or SaaS product delivery, with a preference for backgrounds in AdTech or MarTech. Proficiency in Jira at an administrative level, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and certifications such as PMP or Prince2 are highly desirable. Fluency in both Mandarin and English is essential to effectively manage global and local dependencies.

WPP Media fosters a culture of respect, ensuring all employees feel they belong and have equal opportunities for career progression. The company invests in its employees to help them perform at their best and is committed to their growth and development.