Manager - Biddable Campaign Delivery

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Manager of the Biddable Campaign Delivery team is responsible to oversee the entire end to end of campaign management process to support WPP Media agencies and clients

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the key point of contact on brief delivery responses and work with Planners in developing cross-practice media execution
• Compile all necessary media recommendations (i.e. cross practice media schedules) from respective buying teams and review alignment/QA as per original agency brief
• Oversee end-to-end project management of campaign brief, delivery and closure
• Be responsible across all campaign tracking and reconciliation requirements (including KPI delivery at a cross practice level)
• Support the Department Head in identifying scalable solutions across key account campaigns and ensure optimal delivery and performance alongside with client teams and buying teams
• Support initiatives in promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning around POVs, trends and relevant skills to cultivate a high-performing team
• Share regular updates with client teams on campaign performance such as in-flight optimizations and necessary schedule adjustments
• Assist client teams in consolidating data for ad hoc based reports (e.g. CSI/Savings Report/Cost Avoidance)
• Deliver holistic cross-practice campaign analysis (i.e. mid and post campaign reports) working with respective buying teams to provide actionable insights and optimization recommendations
• Identify new product opportunities that will enhance clients’ digital front
• Roll out test and learn initiatives to drive continuous improvements in campaign performance
• Take an active role in developing broader biddable strategic recommendations and best practices to scale impact at market and regional level
• Any other project or tasks as assigned from time to time

GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate solid knowledge of all client team's deliverables at a cross-practice level and ensuring brief gaps are filtered to the Media Management and Delivery team, such as identify any mis-aligned KPI, minimum spend benchmark, and unrealistic campaign expectations
• Strong understanding of media behaviors and how the target audience interact with specific practice delivery and ensure common understanding across WPP Media
• Proactively address, and when needed escalate, any issue that compromises the quality and timeliness of deliverables with local leadership and client teams
• Provide technical perspective in client meetings when specific expertise is required
• Maintain quality control and assurance practices across the assigned cluster of clients and proactively advice agencies on campaign improvements
• Maintain and comply with finance processes (such as month end reconciliations, billing entries/updates across biddable practices), WPP Media policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and influence cross-function collaboration by demonstrating openness to new ideas and interest in learning from colleagues with different expertise
• Encourage knowledge share and continuous learning

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, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team 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.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

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