Director of Resource Management
WPP Production
Director of Resource Management
WPP Production
Integrated, AI-powered global content production
About WPP Production
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
About 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. For more information, visit WPP.com.
A Hybrid working model
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.
What does the Director of Resource Management, NA do at WPP Production?
As the Director of Resource Management for WPP Production (North America), you will step into a strategic builder role—architecting and championing a unified resourcing ecosystem from the ground up across the US and Canada. Rather than inheriting a legacy playbook, you will have the autonomy and scope to shape this enterprise capability, serving as the strategic connector between Operations, Studio, Origination, and Delivery into a single, cohesive workflow.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will lead the evolution from reactive staffing to a forward-looking, data-informed capacity engine. You will establish the frameworks, operational rhythms, and cross-functional alignment needed to connect upstream pipeline demand with our multi-disciplinary talent across client delivery, shoot origination, studio, and post-production.
Acting as an objective partner across Delivery, Operations, Finance, and Client Leadership, you will bring change leadership, governance, and resource intelligence to life. Your impact will be foundational: strategically casting cross-capability teams that protect margin health, optimize utilization, and enable world-class creative work to flourish. You will report directly to our Managing Director, North America and partner closely with our Regional Talent Lead, Studio Leadership, and Head of Client Delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Casting & Regional Resource Optimization
Process Standardization & North America Integration
Freelance & Extended Talent Ecosystem Management
Data-Driven Operations & Platform Utilization
People & Relationship Leadership
Requirements
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The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range as listed below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
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.
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US Pay Range 75000 - 180000 USD
Integrated, AI-powered global content production
WPP Production unifies WPP’s global content creation resources to deliver marketing content at scale across digital, print, and post-production. It coordinates strategy, creative development, production, and optimization through a single operating system (WPP Open) with AI-powered workflows across its network of studios in 40+ cities and nearly 10,000 employees. The platform differentiates itself by integrating creative, media, and production under one umbrella, enabling high-velocity, addressable content that stays globally consistent. Its goal is to simplify services for marketers while leading in the use of artificial intelligence in marketing.
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