Director of Performance Media, Solutions - Design and Development, UK

The role

Lead the design and development of enhanced digital performance solutions within WPP Media Solutions. Shape the lower funnel performance offer for clients, focused on Social and Programmatic Display.

What you will do

• Define and lead the development of performance capabilities for Social and ideally Programmatic Display, synced to client needs.
• Be the go-to expert on performance delivery innovation, Social and Programmatic Display, and competitive landscapes.
• Lead cross-functional working groups (media, tech, marketing science, planning, activation) to deliver prioritized developments.
• Act as project manager for complex initiatives.
• Engage confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence strategy and articulate solution value.
• Network with agency practitioners and EMEA colleagues to understand how channels are planned, activated and measured.
• Ensure compliant design and development of owned channel solutions, including pricing, margin setting and market fit.
• Develop and deliver a channel roadmap and manage solution materials.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of performance marketing experience in Media, with proof points in Performance, Social and OR Programmatic trading.
• Evidenced experience and understanding of Digital Media from a media and technical perspective.
• Strong relationships with adtech and martech partners to enable solution development.
• Performance marketing craft knowledge and industry point of view.
• An entrepreneurial attitude with a portfolio of experiences recognising and developing new client solutions ahead of market maturity.
• Accredited or able to speak to project management experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Confidence and ability to manage and deliver multiple projects to multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance.
• Group retirement plans.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks for growth and learning.
• Employee resource groups and in-office events.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.