Manager/Senior Manager/Associate Director – Programmatic

This senior programmatic role leads programmatic media buying strategies, managing campaigns and optimizing performance. It involves leveraging data and technology to drive results.

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 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. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Role Summary and Impact As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC) , you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a Senior Manager - Programmatic who will: Develop strong relationships with counterparts in WPP GOC regional teams (Europe, U.S., Asia) Lead the training and growth of your local programmatic team Enforce DV360 and TrueView best practices with a focus on platform expertise, consistency, and quality of work delivery Be accountable for consistent work delivery to WPP GOC regional teams by ensuring a high quality of output Serve as point of escalation for your team and take ownership of resolving challenges Provide career development and coaching for your team Line manages 2-5 direct reports with as many as 10 indirect reports Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, improvement, and progress. Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done Provide support to in capacity planning & resource management for the team Present strong and effective communication across all levels Skills and Experience 6-8 year's professional experience with digital media preferably within a media agency/trading desk Experience in Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360). Experience in top AdTech & MarTech platforms. Experience in Client Decks, Programmatic Strategy, New Pitches, etc. Hands on experience and knowledge on programmatic platforms. Clear thought process & strategy to build on existing businesses. Competent in all Microsoft office software Working experience in Agency, Trading Desks or Programmatic Tech Partners Actual Campaign execution experience with most of the local programmatic players as well as measurement providers 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, wellness programs, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness day, and more. 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 with your experience! As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, and we encourage all applicants. 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