Media Operations Manager - Hybrid UK (Manchester)

WPP Media Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Manager, Media Operations in the UK (Manchester area) to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of key Media Operations processes and to support Implementational Planning, Activation and Specialist teams with the required tools and guidance.

Approximately 80% of the role focuses on Media Operations and 20% on Open Operations, including maintenance of training materials, process guidance and effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Hybrid office presence required.

Qualifications

• Maintain the operational guidance and practical support for Activation teams across Media Operations.
• Coordinate the maintenance of training materials, process guidance and supporting documentation for activation tools.
• Escalate recurring issues or capability gaps to the VP, Media Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the day‑to‑day operation of Media Operations training materials and guidance across Wrike, GRASP, Campaign Governance, MAP and Campaign Performance.
• Provide practical guidance on agreed operational processes and resolve day‑to‑day queries from Implementational Planning, Activation and Specialist teams.
• Coordinate the implementation of agreed ways of working and identify operational gaps requiring wider intervention.
• Assist in embedding Open workflows and maintain operational documentation for Open Operations.

Job description

WPP Media is seeking a Manager, Media Operations in the UK (Manchester area) to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of key Media Operations processes and to support Implementational Planning, Activation and Specialist teams with the required tools and guidance.

Approximately 80% of the role focuses on Media Operations and 20% on Open Operations, including maintenance of training materials, process guidance and effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Hybrid office presence required.