DCO Project Manager

WPP Production; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Chennai seeks an experienced DCO Project Manager to lead planning, delivery, and optimisation of dynamic digital advertising campaigns. The role requires hands-on DV360 experience, strong programmatic knowledge, and technical implementation skills (HTML5, JavaScript, APIs).

You will collaborate across creative, development, media, and analytics teams in a hybrid, global environment with bold growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing DCO or digital advertising projects.
• Hands-on experience with Google Display & Video 360 (DV360).
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, dynamic creatives, and campaign workflows.
• Previous software development or technical implementation experience (HTML5, JavaScript, APIs, or related technologies).
• Experience with Agile project management and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of DCO campaigns across multiple clients and platforms.
• Collaborate with creative, development, media, and analytics teams to ensure successful campaign execution.
• Gather business and technical requirements and translate them into project plans.
• Coordinate development, testing, QA, and deployment of dynamic creatives.
• Work with DV360, ad servers, APIs, and data feeds to support campaign delivery.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure campaigns meet quality, performance, and compliance standards.

Skills

DCO projects

DV360

Programmatic advertising

HTML5/JavaScript/APIs

Agile / Jira / Confluence

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What Does DCO Project Manager do at WPP Production?

We are seeking an experienced DCO (Dynamic Creative Optimisation) Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of dynamic digital advertising campaigns. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Google Display & Video 360 (DV360), a strong understanding of digital advertising technologies, and a background in software development or technical implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of DCO campaigns across multiple clients and platforms.
• Collaborate with creative, development, media, and analytics teams to ensure successful campaign execution.
• Gather business and technical requirements and translate them into project plans.
• Coordinate development, testing, QA, and deployment of dynamic creatives.
• Work with DV360, ad servers, APIs, and data feeds to support campaign delivery.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure campaigns meet quality, performance, and compliance standards.

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing DCO or digital advertising projects.
• Hands-on experience with Google Display & Video 360 (DV360).
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, dynamic creatives, and campaign workflows.
• Previous software development or technical implementation experience (HTML5, JavaScript, APIs, or related technologies).
• Experience with Agile project management and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Marketing Platform, Campaign Manager 360, Studio/Creative technologies, or other ad tech platforms.
• Knowledge of ad serving, tracking, and analytics.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is desirable.

Why work here:

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP 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.

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