Media Investment Operations Lead

WPP Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media Australia is seeking an Investment Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day engine behind inventory management, reconciliation and data partnerships. You will liaise with agency brands and Finance to ensure accurate GMi implementation and stakeholder alignment.

You will manage multiple data partnerships and drive operational efficiency across tools and platforms while supporting onboarding and training across the client teams.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in the media buying process across multiple channels.
• Hands-on experience with SMD for managing investment data.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between WPP Media agency brands and the Finance team, ensuring processes are aligned and informed
• Manages end-to-end GMi reconciliation and reports pre- and post-adjustment results to stakeholders
• Oversees data, research and software partnerships including Nielsen, Roy Morgan, OzTAM, GfK, GWI, Statista and SMI
• Supports agency onboarding and provides ongoing training on GMi processes and compliance
• Contributes to operational transparency and vendor coordination within WPP Media ANZ

Skills

Media buying knowledge

SMD experience

Numerical skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Problem solving

Data familiarity

Tools

Nielsen

Roy Morgan

OzTAM

GfK

GWI

Statista

SMI

AI tools

Job description

WPP Media Australia is seeking an Investment Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day engine behind inventory management, reconciliation and data partnerships. You will liaise with agency brands and Finance to ensure accurate GMi implementation and stakeholder alignment.

You will manage multiple data partnerships and drive operational efficiency across tools and platforms while supporting onboarding and training across the client teams.