Senior Executive - Programmatic

WPP Media; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Employee training sessions

Job summary

WPP Media, based in Hyderabad, is looking for a Senior Executive – Programmatic to lead and train the local team while ensuring high-quality deliverables for regional partners. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in digital media and a strong understanding of programmatic platforms.

This role involves managing direct reports, developing key relationships across regions, and executing thoughtful strategies for client success.

WPP Media promotes diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including training and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital media, preferably in a media agency.
• Experience in executing campaigns with local programmatic players.
• Strong relationship-building skills and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with regional teams in WPP GOC.
• Lead and train the local programmatic team.
• Ensure consistent work quality delivery to regional teams.

Skills

Digital media experience

Google Marketing Platform (DV360)

Programmatic strategy

Client Deck preparation

Hands-on experience with programmatic platforms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

DV360

Google Analytics 360

AdTech & MarTech platforms

Job description

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.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of the Global 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 a Senior Executive – Programmatic who will:

• Develop strong relationships with counterparts in WPP GOC regional 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 platform expertise, consistency, and quality of work delivery.
• Be accountable for consistent work delivery to WPP GOC regional 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.
• Line manage 2-5 direct reports with as many as 10 indirect reports.
• Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, 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

• 2+ years professional experience with digital media preferably within a media agency/trading desk.
• Experience in Google Marketing Platform (DV360, CM, GA360).
• Experience in top AdTech & MarTech platforms.
• 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.

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, and we’re just 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 the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in‑office events showcasing team 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.

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

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