Barranquilla, Colombia; Bogota, Colombia; Cali, Colombia; Medellin, Colombia Remote (Country)

WPP Media is hiring an Associate Director, GOC

About the Role

Leads the governance, operations, and compliance framework for client accounts, managing cross-functional teams to ensure delivery against performance standards and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

  • Direct oversight of governance, operations, and compliance functions across key client programs
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards
  • Manage performance reporting and operational dashboards for leadership review
  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to improve service delivery and efficiency
  • Lead audits and risk assessments to identify areas for process improvement
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for operational consistency
  • Serve as primary point of contact for client governance discussions
  • Oversee issue escalation and resolution protocols across teams
  • Monitor compliance with contractual service level agreements
  • Drive continuous improvement in operational workflows and reporting accuracy
  • Collaborate with finance and legal teams on compliance-related matters
  • Support onboarding and integration of new client accounts
  • Lead training programs for governance and compliance standards
  • Manage documentation and records for governance activities
  • Facilitate regular governance meetings with stakeholders
  • Track key performance indicators and service metrics
  • Ensure alignment between operational execution and strategic objectives
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks in collaboration with risk management
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices
  • Support change management initiatives across operational teams
  • Coordinate with technology teams to enhance governance tools and platforms
  • Provide guidance on compliance during client contract renewals or expansions
  • Develop executive-level presentations on governance performance
  • Promote a culture of accountability and transparency across teams
  • Ensure timely responses to client inquiries related to operations and compliance

Compensation

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office-based work

Team

Part of a global operations leadership team supporting high-profile client accounts

Leadership Expectations

  • Expected to lead by example, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and collaboration
  • Drive team development through mentorship and performance feedback
  • Represent the function in senior-level strategy discussions

Client Engagement

  • Serve as trusted advisor on governance and operational performance
  • Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and transparency
  • Anticipate client needs and proactively address potential issues

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

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WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. It operates through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, helping clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investments are working.
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Job Details
Department Analytics (North America)
Category management
Posted 5 hours ago