Group Head PBU

This role manages programmatic campaign activation for a key global client, focusing on CTV, Video, and DOOH. The manager will coordinate campaign setup, monitoring, optimization, and reporting, while liaising with publishers and internal teams. Requires solid programmatic experience, hands-on DSP knowledge, and strong organizational skills.

This role manages programmatic media campaign execution for clients, overseeing setup, QA, budget allocation, and optimization. The Manager is responsible for training and supervising 1-6 junior team members, developing activation strategies, and collaborating with account teams and publishers. The role requires 2+ years of experience with DSPs like DV360 and TTD, ad servers, and strong analytical skills.

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 . What we offer you: Work-life-balance: Teamwork and personal collaboration in the office are central to us, but we also offer a regular remote work day for added flexibility. In addition, you can compensate for overtime. Vacation mode on: You receive 26 days of paid leave plus an additional 4 compensation days. Wellbeing first: Health benefits and dedicated Mental Health Awareness Days put your health and well-being front and center. Practice makes perfect: Grow through our diverse training programs and leverage internal career initiatives for your personal development across the WPP network. More than just a job: Look forward to unforgettable team events, exclusive employee discounts, and many more highlights. Be yourself: Everyone is warmly welcome here – diversity and equal opportunities are at the core of who we are. This is what you move: As Manager Media Solutions | Campaign (m/f/d) , you are responsible for the operational planning, coordination, and activation of digital campaigns for our key global client Roche. Your primary focus is on programmatic activations across CTV, Video, and DOOH. Based in the Media Solutions Unit Switzerland, you will work closely with Client Leads, Programmatic Specialists, local and international WPP teams, as well as publishers and technology partners. Campaign Activation: Independently coordinate and activate programmatic campaigns with a clear focus on CTV, Video, and DOOH. International Campaign Roll-outs: Support the execution of multinational campaigns across various markets, working closely with local WPP teams to identify the best publishers, ad inventories, and activation opportunities. Setup, Monitoring & Optimization: Campaign setup in relevant DSPs and activation platforms is in your hands, along with continuous delivery monitoring and data-driven performance optimization. Partner & Client Team Coordination: Act as a central interface with publishers, media vendors, and technology partners while advising client teams on feasibility checks and activation strategies. Reporting & Insights: Derive actionable insights from campaign reports and share best practices across involved teams. Processes & Innovation: Actively document and enhance activation processes, drive competency growth in Programmatic, CTV, and DOOH, and contribute to evaluating new technologies as well as international projects. The following qualities distinguish you: Programmatic & Media Experience: Solid professional experience in digital media, programmatic advertising, campaign management, or ad operations – ideally within an agency, media owner, or adtech environment. Platform & AdTech Know-how: Hands-on experience with at least one leading DSP (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk, Adform) along with a strong understanding of digital advertising ecosystems and adtech infrastructure. CTV & DOOH Specialization: Prior exposure to Connected TV (CTV), Digital Video, and/or Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH), combined with an enthusiasm for cross-channel digital campaign formats. Organization & Project Management: Strong organizational skills, a structured and solution-oriented work approach, and ease in managing complex campaign workflows. Stakeholder Management & Team Spirit: Excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset for cross-market teamwork in an international environment. Language Skills: Business-fluent English (written and spoken) for daily international collaboration; good German skills are a welcome plus. Furthermore you are: #problem-solver #team-player #hands-on-mentality If this job sounds exciting to you, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't have every qualification listed above. Life at WPP Media: 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. WPP Media 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. Please read our privacy policy Privacy Policy for Germany, Austria and Switzerland for further information on how we process the data you provide. #LI-Promoted 14018 Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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