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Manager, Programmatic

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
60K-140K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
60K-140K Annually
Mid level
Manages programmatic media strategy and execution across client campaigns. Responsibilities include building audiences, sourcing inventory, managing DSP campaigns, pacing budgets, optimizing performance, analyzing results, reporting to stakeholders, developing workflow processes, and mentoring junior team members. The role collaborates with planning, investment, operations, analytics, agency, and publisher teams to deliver campaign objectives and high-quality media opportunities.
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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.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
This role is within Mindshare, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in driving Good Growth for clients and all stakeholders through intentional media strategies.
Role Summary & Impact
As a Manager, of Programmatic, you will be responsible for creating and executing programmatic media plans using industry-leading media technology platforms. Within this role, you will begin to take ownership of your clients’ programmatic media strategy and oversee its implementation and day-to-day execution. Managers will typically be responsible for overseeing the training and workload of junior team members.
Skills and Experience

  • 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, by ensuring budgets are pacing effectively and tactics are being optimized towards relevant objectives and KPIs.
  • Develop strong working relationships and 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 our 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 level performance via regular and ad-hoc reporting and status meetings.

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

Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.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. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.
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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range
$60,000—$140,000 USD

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