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Manager, Programmatic

WPP

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
60k-140k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

WPP is the creative transformation company that uses the power of creativity to build better futures for its people, planet, clients, and communities. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing together the best platform, people, and partners to create opportunities for growth. The company values its culture and its people, emphasizing shared core values such as leading collectively, creating an open environment, and championing growth and development. The role of Manager, Programmatic involves creating and executing programmatic media plans, overseeing client strategies, and managing junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate client campaign objectives into programmatic activation strategies, including defining and building target audiences and sourcing relevant inventory opportunities.
  • Manage campaigns within DV360, The Trade Desk, and other relevant DSPs, ensuring budgets are pacing effectively and tactics are optimized towards objectives and KPIs.
  • Develop strong working relationships with members of the broader digital account teams including planning, investment, operations, and analytics.
  • Collaborate with agency teams and publishers to source, evaluate, and implement deals that provide high-quality inventory opportunities for clients.
  • Create and enforce workflow processes to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
  • Train, support, and manage the day-to-day responsibilities and work quality of junior team members.
  • Conduct regular and ad hoc analyses to identify opportunities to improve campaign performance.
  • Keep key stakeholders, including clients and account teams, updated on campaign and account performance via reports and meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; or equivalent professional work experience.
  • 3+ Years working within Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social, Ad Operations, Digital Analytics or Digital Planning.
  • Familiarity with key programmatic and digital platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Strong presentation skills and comfort in presenting to senior stakeholders.
  • Analytical abilities and quantitative skills.
  • Desire to manage and mentor junior team members; prior management experience is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with other databases, visualization tools, or coding languages.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, or Advertising.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Significant paid time off.
  • Preferential partner discounts.
  • Employee mental health awareness days.
  • Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.

Working at WPP

WPP Media emphasizes a culture of respect, collaboration, and connection. The company values creativity and fosters an environment where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. It invests in employee growth and offers resources such as employee resource groups and in-office events to promote team engagement.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 3, 2025
Salary60k-140k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About WPP

Website

wpp.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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