WPP Media
Marketing and Advertising
MediaSolutionsEngagementManager
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“Media Solutions Engagement Manager at WPP Media. Skills: Programmatic strategy, Client engagement, Solution advocacy, Campaign management. Lead programmatic planning. Execute programmatic strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop understanding of clients; Develop understanding of brands; Develop understanding of products; Develop understanding of programmatic landscape; Establish credibility; Build working relationships; Conduct process audit; Identify improvement opportunities; Support direct reports; Establish team expectations; Demonstrate measurable improvement; Lead and develop team; Drive proactive optimisation; Contribute to best practices; Establish strategic contributor; Implement scalable process improvements; Drive efficiency; Drive performance; Grow client relationships; Expand scope of solutions; Contribute to business development; Contribute to thought leadership
Industry & Context.
Solutions-oriented; Actionable recommendations; Process improvements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years digital media experience, Programmatic strategy expertise, Optimization expertise, Campaign management expertise, Ad Servers knowledge, DSPs/SSPs knowledge, RTB knowledge, Ad exchanges knowledge, DMPs knowledge, Audience targeting knowledge, Brand Safety knowledge, Viewability knowledge, Ad Fraud knowledge, Manage senior client relationships, Act as strategic advisor, Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, Exceptional analytical skills, Commercial acuity, Numerical acuity, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills, Highly organised, Solutions-oriented, Manage multiple priorities, Strategic thinker
Nice to Have
Experience with ad serving technology, Connect data-driven insights to business outcomes
What You'll Do.
Lead programmatic planning
Execute programmatic strategy
Analyze programmatic data
Provide programmatic insights
Drive client relationships
Drive agency relationships
Mentor junior team members
Develop junior team members
Oversee strategic platform use
Serve as subject matter expert
Own campaign lifecycle
Ensure best-in-class execution
Ensure campaign accuracy
Ensure adherence to standards
Review campaign briefs
Approve campaign briefs
Provide strategic direction
Identify optimisation opportunities
Implement optimisation opportunities
Take accountability for budget
Manage campaign pacing
Deliver performance targets
Translate data into recommendations
Elevate reporting quality
Elevate analysis quality
Maintain understanding of ecosystem
Drive execution of deal types
Cultivate senior-level relationships
Act as trusted advisor
Act as escalation point
Champion digital solutions
Identify opportunities to grow
Expand client partnerships
Translate client needs
Translate agency needs
Develop programmatic strategies
Collaborate with client teams
Collaborate with market teams
Ensure seamless delivery
Lead report development
Lead report presentation
Deliver actionable insights
Influence planning decisions
Influence buying decisions
Oversee sales administration
Govern sales administration
Ensure best practices
Build cross-functional partnerships
Drive effective campaign execution
Set clear expectations
Provide regular feedback
Support career development
Ensure SLAs are upheld
Ensure deadlines are upheld
Facilitate WIP meetings
Drive discussion around performance
Drive discussion around challenges
Drive discussion around opportunities
Identify resourcing needs
Identify process improvements
Identify team capability gaps
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Client teams; Agency teams; Market teams; Internal stakeholders; Cross-functional partnerships; Creative agencies; Ad operations teams
Communication Scope
Presentations; Reporting; Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Workflow management, Prioritisation
Full 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 our pioneering agentic 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. Role Summary and Impact We are looking for a Media Solutions Engagement Manager to join our team. This is a senior hybrid role that combines strategic programmatic leadership with high-impact client engagement and solution advocacy. You will lead programmatic planning, execution, analysis, and insights across WPP Media, while owning and driving strong relationships with WPP agencies and clients. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing junior team members, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team culture. We are looking for a confident leader with a proactive mindset, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Skills and Experience Responsibilities of the role: Programmatic Strategy & Leadership: Lead and oversee the strategic use of platforms including Display & Video 360, Campaign Manager, The Trade Desk, AppNexus, Google Analytics, and others. Serve as an internal subject matter expert in Programmatic Buying, including DSPs/SSPs, RTB, ad exchanges, DMPs, and advanced audience targeting strategies. Own the end-to-end campaign lifecycle across multiple accounts, ensuring best-in-class execution, accuracy, and adherence to industry standards. Review and approve campaign briefs, providing strategic direction on programmatic media plans to d
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