Manager Digital Investment

About WPP Media

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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinaryby Leading Collectively to InspiretransformationalCreativity.

• Create anOpenenvironmentby Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

• LeadOptimisticallyby Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary & Impact:

TheManager Investment (Digital Media Buying)will play a pivotal role in leading and optimizing digital media investments across key clients within the WPP Media network. The position demands strongexpertisein digital buying partner negotiations media efficiency management and cross-platform optimization to deliver best-in-class value and performance for clients.

This role requires close collaboration with planning client leadership and analytics teams to drive investment excellence and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leaddigital media buying and investment strategyacross platforms such asGoogle Meta Programmatic (DV360 The Trade Desk) OTT YouTube and E-commerce media.

• Drivecommercial negotiationswith publishers platforms and ad-tech partners to ensure cost competitiveness and value optimization.

• Collaborate withdigital planning client leadership and performance teamsto execute integrated and efficient media strategies.

• Deliver oninvestment KPIs audit readiness and rate adherencein alignment with WPP Medias trading and compliance standards.

• Overseebudget management delivery tracking and post-buy analysisfor key campaigns.

• Partner withWPP Media trading and digital excellence teamstoidentifyinnovations first-mover opportunities and beta partnerships.

• Lead a team of digital buyers and executives ensuring strongcapability building and operational discipline.

• Providemarket intelligence platform insights and cost benchmarksto support new business pitches and client strategy discussions.

• Ensure adherence toWPP Media governance frameworksand compliance across all digital investment operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding ofdigital media platformsprogrammatic ecosystems andbiddable buying.

• Proven ability tonegotiateoptimize and deliver costefficiencieswhilemaintainingquality and performance.

• Hands-on experience withDV360 CM360 Google Ads Meta Ads Manager and analytics tools.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfort withdata interpretation and reporting.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrixed organization and manage multiple client priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-4 yearsof experience indigital media buying investment or tradingwithin a leading media agency or digital network.

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree inMarketing Advertising Business or Media Studies.

• Prior experience within theWPP ecosystem (WPP Media Mindshare WavemakerEssenceMediacom or Nexus)will be an advantage.

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 andwerejust as committed to employee growth as weare responsible formedia investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam 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.

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