{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8633057002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":true}],"internal_job_id":6447920002,"location":{"name":"Chennai, India"},"metadata":null,"id":8633057002,"updated_at":"2026-07-20T02:00:42-04:00","requisition_id":"10946","title":"Technology Risk \u0026 Governance Lead","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-07-20T02:00:20-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We work with the world\u0026#39;s most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our people are the key to our success. We\u0026#39;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;For more information, visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F\u0026amp;amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D\u0026amp;amp;reserved=0\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WPP.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why we\u0026#39;re hiring:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Technology Risk \u0026amp;amp; Governance Lead will help establish and mature WPP’s Enterprise Technology Risk function. Reporting to the Director of Technology Risk \u0026amp;amp; CRC Strategy, the role will lead technology risk management and governance initiatives, develop a growing team of risk SMEs, and drive a modern, data-led and automation-first approach to risk management. The successful candidate will work across technology, security, assurance and business teams to ensure risks are identified, assessed, communicated and managed effectively.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Lead the development and maturity of WPP’s technology risk management framework and processes.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Facilitate risk assessments, scenario analysis and risk-based decision making across Enterprise Technology.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Maintain technology risk registers, issue management processes and remediation tracking.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Produce high-quality management reporting, dashboards and risk insights for senior stakeholders.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Drive continuous improvement through automation, workflow optimisation, analytics and agentic AI.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Partner with Enterprise Security, Cluster-aligned Risk \u0026amp;amp; Controls team, Controls Assurance, Internal Audit, and Legal teams to improve risk visibility and control effectiveness.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Provide pragmatic challenge and guidance to risk and control owners.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Lead the development of WPP’s Data \u0026amp;amp; Technology Controls framework, and technology governance artefacts.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Support strategic initiatives including ET transformation programmes, mergers, acquisitions and divestments, and organisational governance changes.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Recruit, lead, coach and develop a high-performing Technology Risk team across India and the UK.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Establish effective operating rhythms, quality standards and performance expectations for the function.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Skills \u0026amp;amp; Experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Strong experience in Technology Risk, IT Risk, Cyber Risk, Technology Governance, Assurance or IT Audit.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Experience operating within large, complex or multinational technology environments.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Strong understanding of technology controls, ITGCs, cloud technologies, infrastructure, identity, service management and resilience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Demonstrable experience developing risk reporting and leadership insight.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Ability to simplify complex technical and risk-related topics for diverse audiences.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Proven experience leading and developing teams.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Experience improving processes through automation, analytics, workflow platforms or AI-enabled approaches.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;• \u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;Comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on when required.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Desirable Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;CRISC, CISA, or equivalent professional experience.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who you are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re open\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re optimistic\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;span id=\u0026quot;628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;editor-module-hl-green-solid\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re extraordinary:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What we\u0026#39;ll give you:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Passionate, inspired people\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Scale and opportunity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Challenging and stimulating work\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;color: rgb(236, 240, 241);\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#LI-Hybrid\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe the best work happens when we\u0026#39;re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Please read our Privacy Notice (\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4060820002,"name":"Technology \u0026 Innovation","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4042747002,"name":"Chennai","location":"Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4040337002}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}