Senior Vice President, Strategy
Burson · Los Angeles, California, United States
About this role
Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 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. For more information, visit WPP.com
For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More about the role:
We are seeking a visionary Strategist with demonstrated executive leadership to shape strategic thinking across a sophisticated portfolio of consumer, corporate, healthcare, financial services, transportation, industrials, and emerging growth clients. This role is designed for a strategic leader who combines intellectual rigor with creative foresight, someone who uncovers meaningful insights from research, cultural dynamics, and business context, then translates them into compelling strategic direction that drives competitive advantage and business impact.
New York is the preferred location for this hire but will also consider other metro areas across the US.
What you'll do:
- Architect strategic frameworks and deliver insight-driven counsel that shapes communications strategy, creative direction, and business outcomes across a diverse client portfolio.
- Lead strategic counsel with account, creative, and business development leadership, driving integrated strategies that elevate client value and competitive positioning.
- Direct strategic research and discovery that synthesizes quantitative rigor, qualitative depth, and cultural intelligence to uncover meaningful human truths that inform transformative strategies.
- Translate strategic insights into incisive audience articulation, identify critical tensions, and author compelling narratives and positioning that shape campaign excellence and client outcomes.
- Advance strategic thinking and innovation by bringing executive perspective on evolving strategy practices and emerging tools, including AI-enabled capabilities, to elevate team excellence and client delivery.
- Lead with strategic autonomy while fostering collaboration across global offices and time zones, with availability to align with East Coast core working hours as needed for client and team success.
Experience that contributes to success:
- 15+ years of demonstrated strategic leadership, ideally within agency or consulting environments, with proven executive-level influence on client strategy and business growth.
- Demonstrated ability to work across multiple sectors, with versatility spanning consumer and corporate assignments; exposure to healthcare, financial services, real estate, transportation, or industrials is a plus.
- Strong understanding of how to uncover and articulate insights, with the ability to distinguish human truths from data points and translate them into strategic direction.
- Experience managing or mentoring teams, with a collaborative approach and confidence working cross-functionally with creative, account, and leadership stakeholders.
- Naturally curious, culturally aware, and highly motivated, with sound problem-solving skills, strong work ethic, and openness to non-traditional career backgrounds.
Burson 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.
#LI-MG1
Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
You belong at Burson:
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That'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.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
About Burson
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Jobb.ai is an independent skill benchmarking platform. Applications are submitted on the employer's official website.