Vice President of Development, Prototyping & Innovation Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a VP, Development, Prototyping & Innovation to spearhead the technical capabilities that transform ideas, research, and emerging technologies into validated prototypes and scalable solutions. This leadership role is pivotal in bridging the gap between R&D, product, engineering, and emerging technology, with a focus on AI and its applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team that turns strategic concepts and client opportunities into demonstrable prototypes, ensuring technical and commercial viability, and establishing the engineering foundations for production-ready solutions. A significant part of the role involves shaping engineering standards, architecture, and governance, particularly in the context of AI technologies, cloud-native development, and platform integration. Applicants for this role at the company should be experienced technology leaders with a strong background in software engineering, technical innovation, and R&D. The role requires a deep understanding of modern AI application development, including agentic systems and AI orchestration, as well as experience in MLOps, deployment automation, and cloud-native development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of taking concepts through to production, establishing engineering standards, and leading a team of technical specialists. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A passion for emerging technology, a pragmatic mindset, and a commitment to fostering a culture of creativity and continuous learning are also key attributes for this position.

Hiring Company

WPP