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Manager, Programmatic

WPP

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
60k-140k
19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Manager of Programmatic at GroupM, you will be responsible for creating and executing programmatic media plans using industry-leading media technology platforms. You will take ownership of your clients' programmatic media strategy and oversee its implementation and day-to-day execution. Managers will also oversee the training and workload of junior team members. The role is within WPP Media, a global media collective focused on leveraging media and technology to create growth opportunities for clients and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.

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 relevant 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 clients with high-quality inventory opportunities.
  • 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 more junior team members.
  • Conduct regular and ad hoc analyses to identify opportunities to improve performance within and across campaigns.
  • Keep key stakeholders, including clients and account teams, updated on campaign and account performance via regular and ad-hoc reporting and status 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 User.
  • Exceptional verbal and written 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 members of a team; prior experience as a manager a plus.

Nice to Have

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

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 fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and creativity. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering resources such as employee resource groups and celebrating team wins, thought leadership, holidays, and milestones. They emphasize the importance of working together to foster creativity, collaboration, and connection, with a flexible, hybrid work environment that accommodates individual needs.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 1, 2025
Job CategoryMedia Planning
Salary60k-140k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

About WPP

Website

wpp.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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