
WPP · London
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-ge...
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.
WPP is at the forefront of one of the most significant transformations in the marketing and advertising industry. We are evolving
our Enterprise Technology capabilities—bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into a single, integrated global
organisation. This team is central to enabling the continued transformation of our agencies and corporate functions.
As part of this journey, WPP is undertaking a major multi-year programme to simplify and modernise its technology landscape,
including consolidating multiple CRM platforms into a globally governed Microsoft Dynamics solution.
To support this, we are hiring a CRM Functional Lead / Product Owner to drive functional leadership across the global CRM
The CRM Functional Lead / Product Owner will own the functional vision, design, and backlog for WPP’s Global CRM Programme, which
is consolidating multiple legacy solutions into a single, enterprise-wide Microsoft Dynamics platform. Operating at the
intersection of business, design, and technology, this role translates business strategy, global CRM processes, and market needs
into a clear, prioritised product roadmap—balancing global standardisation with controlled local flexibility. Within a complex,
multi-agency environment, the role acts as the single point of accountability for what the CRM does, ensuring all functional
decisions align with business priorities, design standards, and delivery constraints.
agencies, and release phases
stakeholders and the CRM Design Authority
enterprise standards
well-designed, and delivered to a high standard
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.
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
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. Why we're hiring: WPP is driving one of the largest transformations in the marketing and advertising industry. Under the leadership of our Global CIO, we are uniting 2,500+ technology professionals into a single global function – powering the future of our agencies and clients. As part of this, we are delivering a global CRM transformation, consolidating multiple legacy platforms into a single Microsoft Dynamics–based solution. This programme will simplify our tech landscape, enhance client visibility, and enable consistent, data-driven ways of working worldwide. We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this transformation. You will lead discovery, define requirements, and ensure business needs are translated into high-quality solutions. Working at the intersection of business, design, and technology, you’ll partner closely with functional, change, and delivery teams to: * Drive clear, structured discovery and analysis * Enable strong, globally aligned functional design * Support the move from local solutions to standardised global processes * Ensure traceability from business outcomes to delivery This is a high-impact role, central to reducing complexity, driving adoption, and delivering real business value across WPP. What you'll be doing: * Lead end-to-end discovery across markets, agencies, and functions to understand current processes, systems, pain points, and opportunities * Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements, use cases, and user stories aligned to the global CRM vision * Support the design of future-state global CRM processes in partnership with the CRM Functional Lead and Design Authority * Evaluate market, agency, and client-specific needs, distinguishing core global requirements from local configuration * Ensure clear traceability between business requirements, functional design, and delivered outcomes * Collaborate with technology teams and system integrators to clarify requirements and support delivery * Contribute to prioritisation, release planning, and trade-off decisions through evidence-based analysis * Support change and adoption by creating clear, user-friendly documentation and workflows * Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and impacts related to scope, processes, and data * Support the definition of CRM data structures, standards, and governance * Ensure alignment between process design, data models, and reporting requirements * Drive improvements in data quality, consistency, and usage across CRM What you'll need: * Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst on large scale, global technology or platform transformation programmes * Strong discovery and analysis capability in complex, decentralised or multi business organisations * Experience working on CRM, ERP, or enterprise SaaS implementations (Microsoft Dynamics experience beneficial but not essential) * Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business needs into clear, structured requirements * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior business leaders, product owners, and technical teams * Comfortable operating across both strategic discovery and detailed delivery phases 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM The Technical Bid Manager will lead Quantum Motion's end-to-end bid activity for non-dilutive funding, collaborative R&D programmes, strategic innovation opportunities and selected public/private funding submissions across our global footprint, with particular ownership of the technical content, evidence and narrative within submissions. This is a hands-on role for an experienced bid professional who can manage opportunities from horizon scanning, qualification and capture through proposal development, governance, submission, funder clarification, award/contracting support and handover to delivery. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a scale-up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. Working closely with technical, product, finance, commercial/legal and leadership teams, you will turn complex quantum computing and semiconductor R&D into clear, compelling, funder-ready proposals. You will be comfortable shaping and reviewing technical inputs for coherence, completeness and evaluator alignment, while relying on subject-matter experts for technical sign-off. You will be highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing senior stakeholders, external collaborators and concurrent deadlines across the UK, Europe and Spain, with knowledge of US and Australian funding landscapes a strong advantage. Quantum technology knowledge would be valuable, but proven experience in bids, grants and proposal delivery is essential. OUR TEAM Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times in 2021 and 2022, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology. Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London). FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE * Own and continuously improve Quantum Motion's end-to-end bid process, from opportunity identification and qualification through capture, bid planning, submission, award support and handover to delivery * Monitor, assess and prioritise public and collaborative R&D funding opportunities across the UK, Europe and Spain, with additional awareness of US and Australian funding routes relevant to Quantum Motion's locations and growth plans * Lead bid/no-bid recommendations, win strategies, technical win themes, value propositions, compliance matrices, work plans, action trackers, governance reviews and approval-to-submit processes * Manage cross-functional bid teams, coordinating inputs from opportunity owners, technical specialists, product, finance, commercial/legal, project delivery and external consortium partners, ensuring technical contributors are clear on evaluation criteria, evidence requirements and deadlines * Translate complex technical content, product roadmaps and research plans into strong proposal narratives covering technical excellence, impact, commercialisation, exploitation, risk, project management and route to market, making sure technical sections read consistently across work packages, milestones and deliverables * Work with Finance and programme/project teams to develop bid budgets, eligible cost models, resourcing assumptions, match-funding plans and funder-specific financial templates * Coordinate partner and consortium inputs, including statements of work, letters of support, collaboration materials, IP/commercial inputs, ethics/security considerations and supporting documents * Own quality control and compliance for each submission, ensuring funder requirements, eligibility rules, formatting, page/word limits, evaluation criteria, technical consistency and portal requirements are met * Set up and facilitate formal bid reviews, including qualification, solution/storyboard, red team, financial/operational/legal and final approval reviews * Manage funder clarifications, interview/presentation preparation, post-submission feedback, lessons learned and continuous improvement of bid templates, content libraries and processes * Maintain the bid pipeline, funding calendar, status reporting, win/loss intelligence, metrics and funder/partner insight for senior stakeholders * Build reusable bid assets including capability statements, technical summaries, technical evidence points, impact stories, partner databases, CVs/bios, facility descriptions and standard company content EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIALS * 5+ years of bid, proposal, grant or funding application experience, including ownership of complex technical, R&D, innovation or public-funding submissions, with regular responsibility for technical content coordination or review * Proven track record of leading successful bids from capture through submission and handover, ideally in deep tech, research, engineering, university, Catapult/RTO, semiconductor, computing, aerospace/defence or similarly technical environments * Strong knowledge of UK and European innovation funding landscapes, such as Innovate UK, UKRI, DSIT, Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars or equivalent schemes * Ability to coordinate senior stakeholders and technical specialists across multiple locations and time zones, holding contributors to deadlines without direct line management authority * Excellent writing, editing, technical content review and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex technical and commercial information into clear, persuasive and compliant proposals * Ability to review technical content with enough fluency to challenge clarity, completeness and evaluator alignment, without needing to be a quantum physicist * Strong financial and commercial awareness, including bid budgets, eligible costs, match funding, partner cost allocations and funder-specific financial templates * Highly organised and process-driven, with strong prioritisation, scheduling, version control, document management and attention to detail under deadline pressure * Confident stakeholder manager and communicator across technical, product, finance, commercial/legal, executive, funder and external partner groups * Comfortable working in a fast-paced scale-up and R&D environment where requirements, timelines and priorities can change quickly * Good working knowledge of common bid tools and collaborative platforms such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, CRM/pipeline tools or proposal management systems * Understanding of confidentiality, IP, security, export control, ethics, subsidy control/state aid and other compliance considerations relevant to technical R&D funding EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE * APMP Foundation/Practitioner, Shipley or equivalent bid and proposal management training or equivalent experience * Direct experience with quantum technologies, semiconductors, cryogenics, electronics, software, AI, high-performance computing, defence/dual-use or other advanced R&D sectors * Experience with Spanish public innovation funding national or Basque country specific or a clear track record of rapidly building expertise in new international funder frameworks * Experience with US funding routes such as SBIR/STTR, NSF, DOE, DARPA, DoD or other federal R&D programmes * Experience with Australian funding routes such as the Industry Growth Program, ARC Linkage, Critical Technologies Challenge Program, Defence or state-level innovation/quantum schemes * Experience building and managing consortia involving universities, research institutes, SMEs, corporates, Catapults/RTOs, government agencies or international partners * Knowledge of research impact, commercialisation strategy, TRL/MRL frameworks, exploitation plans and routes to market for emerging technologies * Experience creating bid libraries, compliance matrices, governance frameworks, lessons-learned processes and executive pipeline reporting * Spanish language capability or experience working with Spanish-speaking partners and funding bodies BENEFITS * Be part of a creative, world-leading team * Competitive salary and share options scheme * Contributory pension scheme * Group private medical insurance scheme * Choose your own laptop/kit * Life Assurance * Cycle-to-work Scheme * Flexible working * Access to Quantum Motion offices in London, Oxford, San Sebastian or Sydney EEO STATEMENT Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
WHO WE ARE WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. Are you eager to learn new technologies and inspire a team to build cutting-edge solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud? Do you appreciate a collaborative and empowering working environment where you get a high level of decision-making authority, the support you need, and the opportunity to shape technical strategy? Can you lead a team in transforming complex business requirements into excellent technical solutions within the SFMC ecosystem? And would you like to lead some of the world’s most skilled marketing automation developers on one of the industry's most advanced CRM platforms? Then you might be just the one we are looking for! What will your day look like? As a Manager - Salesforce Marketing Cloud Development, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of skilled developers, defining the technical architecture, and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex Salesforce Marketing Cloud projects. Your job will be to translate advanced client requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions within SFMC by researching concepts, strategy, and target for the project. You will guide your team in developing automations, approving technical specifications, estimates, deployment plans, and test methodologies. Furthermore, your tasks include: * Driving product implementation and customisation initiatives within Salesforce Marketing Cloud for major clients. * Establishing and ensuring adherence to best practices for testing, maintaining, and optimising client applications and platforms built on SFMC. * Leading stakeholder communication, providing strategic project feedback and updates, and championing agile methodologies within your team's delivery. * Mentoring and developing junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the SFMC space. * Contributing to solution architecture and technical roadmap planning for large-scale Salesforce Marketing Cloud implementations. Who are you going to work with? You will lead within an exciting and challenging professional environment, collaborating closely with Architects, Technical Project Managers, and other Managers across our diverse capabilities. You will foster cross-functional partnerships with Data Specialists and Designers, ensuring seamless integration and innovative solutions built leveraging Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Our common feature is that we are all competent, respectful teammates who you will inspire and empower to go the extra mile to help one another. We value room for diversity, and you will get a chance to shape your daily tasks while leading your team's professional skillset development. We are proud of our multicultural environment and easy-going, dynamic atmosphere where we not only work together – we are great at having fun as well. What do you bring to the table? You are a visionary and influential leader with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for developing talent. Your proven ability to act as a strategic advisor for clients and colleagues means you confidently articulate complex technical concepts, influence decision-making, and drive organized, high-quality project delivery within the Salesforce Marketing Cloud domain. You are adept at breaking down ambitious projects into manageable chunks and ensuring your team meets deadlines. In addition, you have: * 6+ years of progressive developer experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship capacity within an agency or consulting environment, specifically focused on Salesforce Marketing Cloud. * Deep architectural and hands-on expertise with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, including advanced knowledge of Adstudio, Social Studio, and Einstein. * Mastery of technologies such as SQL, AMPscript, and JavaScript, with a strong emphasis on setting technical standards and guiding complex SFMC implementations. * Demonstrated experience with Workflow Engines, HTML, CSS, and proficiency in multiple programming languages, contributing to innovative solution design and technical problem-solving within SFMC. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills (in English), enabling you to articulate strategic vision and technical roadmaps to diverse audiences, and influence client decisions related to Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions. * Strong marketing domain knowledge is a significant plus. A leader in personalized customer experiences VML MAP is a world-leading Centre of Excellence that helps businesses humanize the relationship between the brand and the customer through hyper personalization at scale, marketing automation and CRM. With the brain of a consultancy, the heart of an agency and the power of technology and data, we work with some of the world's most admired brands to help them on their transformation journey to becoming truly customer-centric, leveraging platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Together, we are 1000 + technology specialists, data scientists, strategic thinkers, consultants, operations experts, and creative minds from 55+ nationalities. A global network We are part of the global VML network that encompasses more than 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 60+ markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. 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. WPP (MAP/VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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. When you click “Apply now” below, your information is sent to MAP/VML. To learn more about how we process your personal data during when you apply for a role with us, on how you can update your information or have the information removed please read our Privacy policy. 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