Manager - Programmatic

WPP Media; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

WPP Media is hiring a Manager- Programmatic for the Global Operations Centre (GOC). The role focuses on leading a programmatic team, enforcing DV360 and TrueView best practices, and coordinating with regional teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.

You will mentor the local programmatic team, oversee campaign execution, and drive growth through client-ready strategies and collaborative leadership within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with digital media, preferably in a media agency or trading desk.
• Experience with Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360).
• Experience with top AdTech and MarTech platforms.
• Experience in client decks, programmatic strategy, and new pitches.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with counterparts in WPP GOC regional teams (Europe, US, Asia).
• Lead the training and growth of the local programmatic team.
• Enforce DV360 and TrueView best practices with a focus on platform expertise, consistency, and quality.
• Be accountable for consistent work delivery to WPP GOC regional teams with high output quality.
• Serve as point of escalation for the team and resolve challenges.
• Provide career development and coaching for the team, and recognize achievements.
• Support capacity planning and resource management for the team.
• Present strong and effective communication across all levels.

Skills

Programmatic experience

DV360

GA360

CM

AdTech platforms

Microsoft Office

Tools

DV360

GA360

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Manager- Programmatic,GOC

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet,clientsand communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people.It’swhat elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary byLeading Collectively toInspire transformational Creativity.

• Create an Open environment by_Balancing People and Client Experiences_byCultivating Trust.

• Lead Optimistically byChampioning Growth and Development toMobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of theGlobal 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 aManager- Programmaticwho will:

• Develop strong relationships with counterparts inWPP GOCregional teams (Europe, U.S., Asia)

• Lead the training and growth of your local programmatic team!

• Enforce DV360 and TrueView best practices with a focus on platformexpertise, consistency, and quality of work delivery.

• Be accountable for consistent work delivery toWPP GOCregional teams by ensuring a high quality of output.

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

• Provide career development and coaching for your team. Improvement, and progress. Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done.

• Provide support to in capacity planning & resource management for the team.

• Present strong and effective communication across all levels

Skills and Experience

• 3+year’sprofessional experience with digital media preferably within a media agency/trading desk

• Experience in Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360).

• Experience in top AdTech &MarTechplatforms.

• Experience in Client Decks, Programmatic Strategy, New Pitches, etc.

• Hands on experience and knowledge on programmatic platforms.

• Clear thought process & strategy to build on existing businesses.

• Competent in all Microsoft office software

• Working experience in Agency, Trading Desks or Programmatic Tech Partners

• Actual Campaign execution experience with most of the local programmatic players as well as measurement providers

• Familiar with DSP and exchange revenue streams and be able to negotiate trading benefits.

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, andwe’rejust 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 thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam 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.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds oftendon’tapply for roles if theydon’tmeet all the criteria.At WPP Media, we strongly encourage you to apply ifyou’reinterested,we’dlove to know how you can positivelyimpactour team with your experience!

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which weoperate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination,harassmentor bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, maritalstatusor disability status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, and we encourage all applicants.

We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity –it’sabout belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique andthat’swhat makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and trulyrepresentsthe global clients we work with.

We believe the best work happens whenwe’retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.That’swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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