Head of UX Design

Brunswick Group

OPPORTUNITY The Senior Applications Developer and Data Specialist will join Brunswick’s ICT team within the Business Applications function, reporting to the Group Head of Business Applications. The role is critical in ensuring the stability, security, and continued development of Brunswick’s core non-AI business systems, while supporting all data and automation initiatives within the ICT department. ABOUT THE ROLE We are a key service provider to the business and deliver Internal ICT services to Brunswick colleagues across 27 offices around the world.  Our ICT department is made up of several core teams, Service, Infrastructure, Applications and our Programme management office.  Working in close collaboration with the ICT Security team, our Security team integrates seamlessly into our processes and security-oriented projects. You will be responsible for the development, integration, and ongoing support of Brunswick’s business‑critical applications and data platforms, working closely with stakeholders in business teams such as Finance, Business Intelligence, Marketing, HR and with all internal ICT teams:- Infrastructure, Information Security, Projects and Service delivery. Key responsibilities include: * Develop, support, and maintain core business applications, including Dynamics 365 (Finance, CRM, Marketing), Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse) and Microsoft Forms. Collaboration platforms such as Egnyte and SharePoint; and the data warehouse / data lake. * Manage API implementations, integrations, and automation workflows. * Develop and support internal ICT data and reporting mechanisms, engaging with all ICT teams to identify and execute automation initiatives * Support Power BI reporting and data warehouse solutions. * Embed and maintain secure development practices and support all ISO audit activities, ensuring that all application work aligns with Brunswick’s information security standards and governance framework * Reduce dependency on external contractors through in‑house delivery. * Contribute to application and data architecture decisions and longer-term platform roadmaps (non-AI systems) * Environment management for applications. * Act as a technical lead in vendor discussions, roadmap reviews, and third-party application assessments. * Take a lead role in defining data quality standards, validation processes, and ownership models across systems. * Oversight of DevOps and release management * Proactively engage business teams to identify opportunities for automation, reporting improvements, and process optimization. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Strong experience in Microsoft enterprise application development, systems integration, and secure development practices.  A strong, data-literate systems thinker, and experience as a responsible owner of production systems * 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics – FSCM & CE * 5 + years of experience with * C#, .Net, JavaScript * SQL (PaaS), T-SQL * Python * Azure, (Web App Services, Azure Automation, Logic Apps) * Azure DevOps * Secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10) * Identity and access management concepts * Secure API design * Design & maintenance of RESTful and/or Graph API’s * Authentication and authorization (OAuth, SSO) * Modern frameworks and understanding of UX, performance, accessibility * Previous responsibility for Third party Saas Integrations (CRM, ERP, finance, Marketing tools) * Deep data literacy skills and previous experience of data modelling WHY JOIN US Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development. ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.    Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   HE OPPORTUNITY  We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and transformative SVP, Product to lead the critical capability area of Marketing Performance within the WPP Open platform. This is a truly unique opportunity to define the future of how WPP measures and attributes marketing effectiveness across our vast and diverse agency and client ecosystem.  Leveraging WPP's pioneering agentic marketing platform, you will lead the development of best-in-class solutions that turn live signals into predictive intelligence, empower our agencies and clients to drive superior outcomes, and solidify WPP Open's competitive edge. Your mandate will extend beyond traditional paid media measurement, encompassing a holistic view of performance across the entire Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media spectrum.  This role demands a leader who can not only set a compelling product vision, but also inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring robust commercial accountability and sustainable growth. You will directly contribute to achieving key WPP Open priorities, including driving profitability, maximizing strategic advantage, and delivering an integrated, intelligent experience for our users and clients.  JOB PURPOSE  The SVP, Product for Marketing Performance will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for all capabilities related to marketing measurement, attribution and reporting within the WPP Open platform. This includes the development of visualizations and user experiences to democratize and utilize campaign and performance data, and the development of advanced analytics capabilities to enable Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), Incrementality testing, and Geo-experimentation.  Including the use of agentic tooling for automated analytics outputs and conversational data analytics.  You will build, inspire, and mentor high-performing, 'full-stack' product teams comprising product managers, engineers, data scientists, UX/UI designers, and enablement specialists. A core part of your mandate will be to foster a culture of agility, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making decisive progress over perfection in a fast-paced environment.  KEY RESPONSIBLITIES Strategic Product Vision & Leadership: * Define and champion the end-to-end product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Marketing Performance within WPP Open, ensuring seamless alignment with WPP's overarching business goals, strategic product drivers, and client needs.  * Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and client needs assessment, relentlessly pursuing truly differentiating products that provide a clear competitive advantage.  * Translate complex business problems and evolving client challenges into clear, actionable product requirements and features, with a strong emphasis on holistic performance measurement.  * Develop and execute a clear strategy for integrating, harmonizing, and evolving existing performance measurement and reporting products/features into a unified, AI-enabled WPP Open offering, moving from customization to configurability.   Product Leadership & Team Transformation: * Lead, inspire, and mentor high-performing, multi-disciplinary 'full-stack' teams (Product Managers, Engineers, Data Scientists, UX/UI, Enablement specialists), fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.  * Set clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and performance metrics for the Marketing Performance product area and individual team members, ensuring product KPI metrics track adoption, impact, and performance.  * Cultivate an environment where innovation thrives, talent flourishes, and every team member is empowered to deliver their best work.   Commercial Acumen & Growth: * Own a significant operating and capital expenditure budget for the Marketing Performance product area, making critical decisions within the financial framework.  * In partnership with commercial teams, define and manage the product commercials for your portfolio, including pricing strategy, revenue forecasting, and profitability analysis, ensuring robust commercial accountability and sustainable growth.  * Demonstrate ruthless prioritization to maximize business value and achieve ambitious goals, continually identifying and addressing customer pain points and opportunities.  * Ensure maximized product investment impact by simplifying the product portfolio and rationalizing product priorities effectively.   Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: * Collaborate seamlessly with Product, Engineering, Data Science, UX/UI Design, Data & Intelligence, Architecture & Infrastructure, and Enablement teams to ensure unified platform vision and successful development and delivery.  * Partner with WPP agency leadership, client teams and strategic external partners to understand evolving needs, gather feedback, and ensure optimal product market fit and adoption.  * Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and progress effectively and influentially to senior leadership, diverse stakeholders, and internal teams, translating complex concepts into clear, compelling presentations.  * Cultivate and manage high-impact relationships with key internal and external partners, driving collaborative initiatives and maximizing mutual value.  Product Development & Execution: * Oversee the entire product lifecycle from discovery and ideation through development, launch, and post-launch iteration, emphasizing agile and iterative development.  * Prioritize features and initiatives based on strategic impact, client value, technical feasibility, and business objectives, with a relentless focus on driving meaningful adoption and impact.  * Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, scalable products and features that meet defined requirements, performance standards, and the architectural principles of WPP Open.  * Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, continually optimizing based on data and user feedback.   Domain Expertise & Innovation: * Maintain deep expertise in marketing performance measurement, advanced attribution models (MTA, MMM, including various methodologies), media mix optimization, incrementality testing, and experimentation design (e.g., geo-experimentation).  * Lead the application of AI and agentic tooling to enhance marketing performance reporting, diagnostics, automated analytics output (eg; Post Campaign Analyses), and recommendations, evolving towards conversational data analytics.  * Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends (in data architecture, analytics, AI) to ensure WPP Open remains at the forefront of marketing performance innovation.  * Serve as the definitive subject matter expert on Reporting & Analytics data and technology, offering invaluable support during client pitches and fostering thought leadership within the organization.    REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  Experience:  * 15+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., SVP, VP) managing multiple product teams.  * Demonstrable experience leading product strategy, vision, and execution for large-scale marketing performance, analytics, attribution, or optimization platforms in the AdTech, MarTech, or Agency domain.  * Proven track record of successfully bringing complex, data-driven, and AI-enabled products from concept to market, driving significant competitive advantage and exponential growth.  * Extensive experience navigating and leading product teams through significant organizational change, mergers, or integrations, transforming disparate teams into a unified, high-performing organization.  * Strong understanding and application of modern agile product development methodologies.  * Experience managing significant operating and capital expenditure budgets and defining commercial models for product portfolios.  * Proven experience in managing global product rollouts and supporting a large, diverse client base (e.g., 1000+ clients across multiple markets).    Domain Expertise:  * Advanced, hands-on knowledge of how marketing activity across Paid, Earned, Shared, Owned media channels is measured, coupled with a proven ability to translate this expertise into a compelling product vision and strategic roadmap.  * Deep expertise in advanced measurement techniques including Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) (including various methodologies like Bayesian), Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), Incrementality testing, and marketing experimentation.  * Strong understanding of marketing data sources, data ingestion, transformation, and reporting challenges.  * Deep expertise in data architecture and engineering principles, data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and advanced analytics, particularly in the context of marketing data.    Leadership & Communication:  * Exceptional leadership, team-building, and people management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing diverse talent.  * Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and strategic concepts to diverse audiences (technical, business, executive, client) and build compelling presentations.  * Strong influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities, capable of building strong relationships and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.  * Proven ability to navigate and excel within a fast-paced, multi-market, matrixed global organization.    Strategic & Analytical Thinking:  * Exceptional strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify ptimal courses of action and articulate a clear, long-term vision.  * Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to make informed decisions based on market insights, user data, and business objectives.  * A proactive, independent, and adaptable leader with a strong sense of ownership, thriving within demanding, fast-paced environments.    Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Modulr

London In office 4 days/week Why This Role? * Real strategic weight: this isn’t a role where product strategy gets handed down from above. You’ll shape it alongside the CPO * Broad scope: This role gives you ownership across portals, mobile, API and integrations all at once * A product function that’s investing: we’re building out the team and the discipline, and this role is central to that * Commercial impact that’s visible: the products you own directly drive Modulr’s revenue and customer retention Who We Are Modulr is the payments automation platform that streamlines money movement with accuracy, control and reliability – built to scale. We process more than 200m transactions and over £180bn in payment value on an annualised basis, and we're trusted by over 6,000 businesses from fast-growing SMEs to global enterprises. We automate how money moves into and out of a business – payroll, supplier payments, spend management and payment collection – through a single platform, connected to the accounting and payroll systems finance teams already use and underpinned by principal memberships of Visa and Mastercard and direct access to central bank infrastructure. As a regulated payments provider with over a decade of experience, we're the platform finance teams trust to run mission-critical operations. Modulr is backed by PayPal, FIS, General Atlantic, Blenheim Chalcot, Frog Capital and Highland Europe, with over 400 employees across London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Mumbai. Find out more about us on our website and careers site.  What You’ll Do As Head of Product, you’ll own a broad and commercially significant product portfolio spanning AP automation, expense management, supplier payments, collections, travel payments, web portals, mobile, public API and third-party integrations. You’ll lead a team of Product Managers and Designers, work directly with the CPO, and have real influence over where the product goes next. Lead and develop your team - You’ll manage, coach and grow a team of Product Managers and Product Designers. Setting clear goals, removing blockers, giving honest feedback and building the kind of team culture where people do their best work. Own the product strategy for your portfolio - Working closely with the CPO and wider product leadership, you’ll shape the strategy and roadmap for your product lines. You’ll take ownership of delivery and be accountable for ongoing product performance, not just shipping. Drive commercial outcomes - Your portfolio directly supports SMB, Corporate and Enterprise customers. You’ll work with commercial, ops, risk and compliance to align product priorities with revenue goals and ensure your products are positioned to win in market. Run a tight delivery operation - You’ll partner with engineering to prioritise effectively and move at pace. End-to-end ownership means you’re responsible for go-live readiness, internal documentation, and making sure every launch is set up to succeed. Manage the ecosystem - You’ll cultivate relationships with channel partners and suppliers across accounting, payroll and travel, finding ways to deepen integrations and expand our product capabilities through those partnerships. Champion data and AI - You'll embed KPIs across your product lines and lead on AI-driven product innovation. You'll bring practical experience of applying AI to product and a clear point of view on where it creates real value. Your Product Portfolio * AP and payroll automation, supplier payments, expense management, collections and specialist travel payment product lines * Web-based portals serving a wide range of users: partners managing large customer books, treasurers, financial controllers, payment ops teams, accountancy practices and small business owners * Mobile app for account and expense management * Public API and developer experience including guides, documentation and sandbox * Third-party integrations with channel partners across accounting, payroll and travel inventory Who You Are * An experienced product leader who has run a multi-product portfolio in a fast-moving, complex environment and has the track record to show * Technically strong, with good knowledge of API ecosystems, B2B product development and sophisticated UX for non-consumer audiences * Commercially fluent: you understand pricing, positioning and go-to-market, and you’ve worked closely enough with sales and commercial teams to know how product decisions affect revenue * A people leader who takes developing others seriously: you hire well, give real feedback and build high performing teams * Able to hold a 2-year strategic view while staying close enough to execution that your team doesn’t lose direction * Confident operating in a regulated environment, with Fintech or SaaS experience preferred * A strong communicator and influencer at senior level, across internal stakeholders and external partners and customers * Genuinely curious about AI and how it applies to product, not just as a trend but as something you actively explore and experiment with WHAT WE OFFER YOU * Share Options – We offer a Company Share Option Plan (CSOP), giving you the opportunity to benefit from any increase in share value in the event of a sale, merger, or flotation. * Bonus – Our annual discretionary bonus, paid in May for the previous year, is based on both company and individual performance. * Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on benefits to suit you, including private medical insurance, gym membership, dental etc.  * Wellbeing app – confidential, on-demand access to therapy, coaching, counselling, management training or mindfulness sessions with accredited professionals, with company-funded hours and top-up options available. * Holidays - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off. In the UK, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day are fixed holidays. You can choose the remaining days to suit your personal schedule. * Learning opportunities- Our two-day onboarding program, ModStart, helps equip you for success. Learning doesn’t stop there; we’ll continue to support your development through various channels.   * Company-Wide Events - Participate in collaborative and engaging events with colleagues across the business. * Bike to work / E-bike scheme ModInclusion  At Modulr, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we believe it’s the right thing for our people, our business, and the community we operate in. By submitting your CV, you consent to us using your personal data to assess your application, contact you, or share your CV with relevant hiring managers. You can request removal of your data at any time by emailing peopleops@modulrfinance.com - though this will withdraw you from consideration for the role.