Programmatic Associate Director — London (Hybrid)

WPP Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking an experienced XCM EU Programmatic Associate Director to lead programmatic activation and client relationships across EU markets from London. The role requires strategic oversight of DSP implementations, campaign performance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in OpenDoor for Amazon and YouTube.

You will drive forecasting, testing roadmaps, and team development while delivering best-in-class service for Amazon in multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Experience leading programmatic activation across multi-channel campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships.
• Strong understanding of DSPs and buying platforms (DV360, YouTube, Google).

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management: lead day-to-day activation; ensure optimisation and forecasting; coach junior team members.
• Client & Partner Management: drive objectives; design programmatic strategy; grow revenue through opportunities.
• People Management: mentor team, plan training, manage workloads and performance.
• Operational Excellence: ensure spends reconciliation, templates, and standard processes across campaigns.

Skills

Programmatic activation

Leadership

Multi-channel

DV360

YouTube

Client relationships

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

YouTube

Job description

WPP Media is seeking an experienced XCM EU Programmatic Associate Director to lead programmatic activation and client relationships across EU markets from London. The role requires strategic oversight of DSP implementations, campaign performance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in OpenDoor for Amazon and YouTube.

You will drive forecasting, testing roadmaps, and team development while delivering best-in-class service for Amazon in multiple countries.