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Senior Operations Leader

Dentsu

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 23/09/2025

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Job Description

Job Description:

Senior Operations Leader – UKI Market (CXM & Media/Creative Practices)
 

Location: BLR/ Mumbai/Pune (Hybrid/Remote options available)
Reporting Line: Global Head of Operations
Role Type: Full-Time | Internal Mobility Opportunity

DCF – 50

Role Summary

We’re looking for a seasoned and strategic operations leader from within our organization to take ownership of operations across the UKI market, spanning both CXM ( including D&T) and Media/Creative practices. This role is pivotal in deepening our engagement with UKI market strengthening relationships with UKI stakeholders, and driving operations excellence across a complex, multi-practice portfolio.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives in global environments, understands our internal operating model, and is ready to elevate our UKI operations footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Operations Leadership
    • Own operations across CXM, D&T and Media/Creative engagements in UKI
    • Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder Partnership
    • Strengthen relationships with UKI market stakeholders and internal business leads
    • Act as the operations voice in strategic conversations, translating business needs into operations outcomes
  • UKI Engagement & Growth
    • Deepen collaboration with UKI teams to scale operations capabilities
    • Identify and activate growth opportunities within existing accounts
  • Global Team Collaboration
    • Partner with global operations teams, including EU-based captives and offshore hubs
    • Navigate matrixed structures to align operations goals across geographies
  • Governance & Risk Management
    • Implement operations governance frameworks and manage escalations proactively
    • Ensure compliance with internal standards, client contracts, and EU regulations (e.g., GDPR)

Required Experience & Skills

  • Minimum 20 years of operations leadership experience, preferably within CXM, or D&T and/or Media/Creative domains
  • Proven success in leading global teams and working with EU captives and shared services
  • Strong understanding of UKI market dynamics and stakeholder expectations
  • Experience managing multi-practice engagements and navigating complex operations ecosystems
  • Excellent communication, influence, and conflict resolution skills across cultures
  • Familiarity with internal operations tools, governance models, and reporting frameworks

Preferred Profile

  • Currently operating in a senior operations role and looking to expand market ownership
  • Strong internal network and ability to mobilize cross-functional teams
  • Passionate about client success, operations innovation, and scaling impact across regions

What’s in It for You

  • Strategic visibility and ownership of a key growth market
  • Opportunity to shape operations outcomes and influence global practices
  • Career progression within a high-performing, globally connected team

Location:

Bengaluru

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

About Company

Dentsu is a global advertising and digital marketing agency headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the Dentsu Group Inc., one of the largest advertising and communications groups in the world. Dentsu specializes in providing integrated marketing solutions, including digital marketing, media planning, content creation, data analytics, public relations, and customer experience management. The company operates across numerous industries and markets, serving clients with innovative strategies to drive brand growth and engagement. With a strong focus on technology and creativity, Dentsu aims to deliver impactful, data-driven campaigns tailored to modern consumer behavior.

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