Data Lead
Posted 20 Aug 2026
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Study levelMaster's
Who We Are
VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.
The opportunity
The Data Lead is responsible for building and governing the data foundation that enables executive visibility across strategic initiatives. This role transforms fragmented business information into trusted portfolio intelligence, ensuring leaders have accurate, timely, and actionable insights to make strategic decisions.
What you’ll be doing
Develop Enterprise Data Strategy
- Define and execute the enterprise data strategy supporting portfolio governance, business intelligence and executive decision-making.
- Build a scalable data architecture that integrates information from multiple sources into a trusted reporting ecosystem.
- Standardize business definitions, KPI methodologies, and data governance across functions.
Build Portfolio Intelligence
- Develop portfolio intelligence frameworks, executive dashboards, and scorecards providing visibility into strategic initiatives, financial performance, resource utilization, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes.
- Establish leading indicators that proactively identify execution risks and opportunities.