ABOUT FORD AND THE OPPORTUNITYThis is an exciting opportunity to join the team dedicated to WPP's critically important client,
Ford Motor Company. The
Manager of AI Workspace Administrator is execution-focused, detail-oriented Platform Administrator to act as the operational backbone of WPP Open (WPP's AI platform) for the WPP | Ford team. As we scale our suite of custom AI Agents and workspaces across the network, this role keeps our environments secure, organized, and running seamlessly. You will own identity management, role-based access control, first-line support, and platform hygiene across multiple global operating companies.
Ford is in a period of rapid transformation, modernization, and evolution. This exciting challenge is about more than just marketing vehicles. It's about lifestyle, experiences, technology and helping to build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford is a global company founded on powerful shared ideals - valuing service to the world as much as they do to their customers. After 123 years, this iconic brand has learned to adapt and change, continuously evolving to focus on services, experiences and software, in addition to vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Identity Management: Serve as regional lead for platform identity, maintain user lists, and run periodic audits and attestations.
- Access Control (RBAC): Define, assign, and govern WPP Open User Groups and role-based permissions.
- Level 1 Help Desk: Be the first point of contact for user questions on AI Agents and tools; resolve or escalate as needed.
- Hub Maintenance: Execute system configuration changes - adding, deleting, and modifying workspaces and integrations.
- Data Maintenance & Cleanup: Perform routine hygiene tasks and escalate larger remediation efforts to the data team.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIESWhat you'll bring to the table- Experience: 2+ years in system administration, IT operations, or technical help desk (Entra ID, Okta, Salesforce, Jira, or SaaS admin).
- Access Control: Solid grasp of RBAC, SSO, and security and compliance fundamentals.
- Tech Savviness: Comfort with ticketing systems, collaboration hubs, and basic API concepts.
- Communication: Patience, empathy, and clarity supporting non-technical creative and business users.
- Organization: A methodical, checklist-driven approach to documentation and audits.
Who you are- You're open: You collaborate across regions and respect diverse technical contexts.
- You're optimistic: You treat every request as a chance to build trust and empower users.
- You're extraordinary: You spot systemic patterns and improve processes continually.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. 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 WPP Benefits for more details.
$60,000-$140,000 USD
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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
