Development Manager

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

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.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This Team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions.

What you'll be doing:

• Project Planning and Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring they meet business objectives and are completed on time and within budget
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure high productivity and professional growth
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical direction and ensure the implementation of best practices in software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders and other IT teams, to understand requirements and ensure alignment with business goals
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success and continuity
• Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively, including budgeting, scheduling, and assigning tasks to team members based on their skills and project needs
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve development processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to improve development processes and results
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and issues
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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