Manager/Senior Manager/Associate Director – Programmatic

About WPP Media

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WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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Job Overview: Programmatic (GOC)

Company: WPP Media — Global Operations Centre (GOC)

Location: Hybrid (~4 days/week in office)

1. Level & Experience Matrix

Role

Required Experience

Team Leadership

Key Distinctive Responsibility

Manager

4+ years

Team training, coaching & mentoring

DSP/exchange revenue streams & negotiating trading benefits

Senior Manager

6–8 years

2–5 direct reports (up to 10 indirect)

Operations management, capacity planning & escalation owner

Associate Director

8+ years

2–5 direct reports (up to 10 indirect)

Senior stakeholder management & high-level business strategy

1. Core Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Regional Collaboration: Partner with GOC regional teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Work Delivery & Quality: Enforce DV360/TrueView best practices and maintain high output quality.
• Team Development: Lead local team training, performance feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Operational Management: Manage resource capacity planning, workflow troubleshooting, and team escalations.
• Communication: Maintain strong, effective communication across all organizational levels.

1. Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360) and top AdTech/MarTech tools.
• Campaign Execution: Hands-on experience with local programmatic players and measurement providers.
• Strategy & Pitching: Skilled in programmatic strategy, preparing client decks, and participating in new business pitches.
• Background: Prior experience in a media agency, trading desk, or programmatic tech partner.
• Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

1. Key Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid working model (~4 days in-office).
• Continuous learning, certifications, and access to internal WPP training platforms.
• Health & wellness programs, life insurance, and dedicated Mental Health Awareness days.
• Generous paid time off and preferential partner discounts.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include:

• Access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions
• Life insurance and comprehensive wellness programs
• Significant paid time off & dedicated Employee Mental Health Awareness Days
• Preferential partner discounts and more

Equal Opportunity & Hybrid Working

• Diversity & Inclusion: Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. At WPP Media, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested—we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team! As an Equal Opportunities Employer, race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status have no bearing on our hiring decisions.
• Hybrid Work Model: 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.

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