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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 an Associate Director - 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 manages 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
8+ year's 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 competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.
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.
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