Programmatic Manager, GOC

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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 Manager Programmatic who will: 

Develop strong relationships with counterparts in WPP Media regional teams (Europe, U.S., Asia)  

Enforce Programmatic best practices with a focus on platform expertise, consistency, and quality of work delivery and be accountable for consistent work delivery to WPP Media regional teams by ensuring a high quality of output.  

Serve as a point of escalation for your team and take ownership of resolving challenges.  

Line manages 2-5 direct reports  

Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, improvement, and progress. Provide awareness and recognition for jobs that are well done.  

Skills and Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:  

Bachelor’s degree. 

Advanced English level (B2–C2). 

Have 3 years of implementing and optimizing programmatic campaigns in DV360, The Trade Desk, Mediamath, Xandr and other DSPs.  

At least 1 year of previous leadership experience.  

Strong analytical and numerical skills.  

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.  

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.  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

For Mexico

This position is available in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality. The candidate must perform their work from any location within Mexico. Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work from abroad is not permitted under any circumstances.  

For Colombia

This position is in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality and must be performed within Colombian territory. Only candidates residing in Colombia with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work contracts do not allow employment or relocation abroad.  

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   #LI-GOC

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