Activation Pod Lead, GOC

The role

As Activation Pod Lead in the Global Operations Centre, you will lead a multidisciplinary pod of Orchestrators, Strategists and Data/Identity Specialists. You will act as senior client lead for HVCS engagements across LATAM and US accounts, and drive adoption of WPP Open and generative AI tools.

What you will do

• Act as senior client lead for HVCS engagements and manage C-suite relationships
• Drive organic revenue growth and provide executive oversight of end-to-end addressable campaign delivery across LATAM and US accounts
• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary pod (Orchestrators, Strategists, Data/Identity Specialists)
• Oversee workload allocation, governance and quality standards across client workstreams
• Lead HVCS workstreams in commercial pitches and proposals
• Lead workshops, case studies and market enablement to drive addressable adoption
• Drive team and client adoption of WPP Open and generative AI tools
• Connect the Mexico Hub with global HVCS leadership to align standards and best practices

Required qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Digital Media, Ad Operations, Production, or Addressable Creative/DCO
• Experience with Flashtalking/Innovid, Smartly, Celtra, Google Studio, etc.
• Advanced level of English (assessed during the interview process)
• Bachelor's degree
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and managing complex workstreams
• Exceptional consultative and presentation skills with senior client and agency executives
• Demonstrated ability to drive organic business expansion and contribute to commercial targets
• Strong strategic and technical understanding of DCO platforms, ad serving, addressable media and campaign activation workflows

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 WPP Media and WPP global networks for learning and development

Before you apply

• Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply
• Advanced English will be assessed during the interview process
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.