Manager Senior Manager Associate Director Programmatic

WPP; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office model

Learning & certifications

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media - Global Operations Centre (GOC) in India is seeking a Programmatic professional to drive DV360/GA360 activities and oversee regional collaborations across the US, Europe, and Asia. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality programmatic execution and strategic client support.

You will lead training, coaching, and performance feedback for the local team, while managing capacity planning and workflow escalations. A hybrid work model is in place, with approximately four days in-office.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360) and top AdTech/MarTech tools.
• Campaign execution with local programmatic players and measurement providers.
• Strategy development, client decks, and support in new business pitches.
• Background in a media agency, trading desk, or programmatic tech partner.

Responsibilities

• Regional collaboration with GOC teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Enforce DV360/TrueView best practices and maintain high output quality.
• Lead local team training, performance feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Manage resource capacity planning, workflow troubleshooting, and escalations.
• Maintain strong communication across organizational levels.

Skills

DV360

GA360

AdTech tools

Campaign strategy

MS Office

Tools

DV360

Campaign Manager

GA360

MS Office

Job description

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 WPPs 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.

Job Overview: Programmatic (GOC)

Company:WPP Media - Global Operations Centre (GOC)

Location:Hybrid (~4 days/week in office)

Level & Experience Matrix

• Manager: 4+ years; Team training, coaching & mentoring; DSP/exchange revenue streams & negotiating trading benefits
• Senior Manager: 6-8 years; 2-5 direct reports (up to 10 indirect); Operations management, capacity planning & escalation owner
• Associate Director: 8+ years; 2-5 direct reports (up to 10 indirect); Senior stakeholder management & high-level business strategy

Core Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Regional Collaboration:Partner with GOC regional teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Work Delivery & Quality:Enforce DV360/TrueView best practices andmaintainhigh output quality.
• Team Development:Lead local team training, performance feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Operational Management:Manage resource capacity planning, workflow troubleshooting, and team escalations.
• Communication:Maintainstrong, effective communication across all organizational levels.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Tech Stack:Hands-on experience with Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360) and top AdTech/MarTechtools.
• Campaign Execution:Hands-on experience with local programmatic players and measurement providers.
• Strategy & Pitching:Skilled in programmatic strategy, preparing client decks, andparticipatingin new business pitches.
• Background:Prior experience in a media agency, trading desk, or programmatic tech partner.
• Tools:Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Key Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid working model (~4 days in-office).
• Continuous learning, certifications, and access to internal WPP training platforms.
• Health & wellness programs, life insurance, and dedicated Mental Health Awareness days.
• Generous paid time off and preferential partner discounts.

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 and comprehensive wellness programs
• Significant paid time off & dedicated Employee Mental Health Awareness Days
• Preferential partner discounts and more

Equal Opportunity & Hybrid Working

• Diversity & Inclusion:Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds oftendontapply for roles if theydontmeet all the criteria. At WPP Media, we strongly encourage you to apply ifyou’reinterested-wedlove to know how you can positivelyimpactour team! As an Equal Opportunities Employer, race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status have no bearing on our hiring decisions.
• Hybrid Work Model:We believe the best work happens whenweretogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.Thatswhywe’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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