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Associate Director - Programmatic

Location: Bangalore, India; Chennai, India; Coimbatore, India; Gurgaon, India; Hyderabad, India; Kolkata, India; Mumbai, India; Pune, India · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 27, 2026 · Verified: Oct 8, 2026

Role Overview & Description

The Associate Director of Programmatic will lead programmatic buying strategies, oversee campaign execution, and manage a team of specialists. This role requires deep knowledge of DSPs, SSPs, and programmatic ecosystem to optimize performance and drive client growth.
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About the company

Legacy media buying and planning network within WPP.

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