Manager, Solutions - Activation

The role

You will manage the full lifecycle of campaigns for a portfolio of clients as part of the WPP Media Solutions activation team. You will also lead a team of onshore and offshore activation specialists.

What you will do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of campaign management for a portfolio of clients
• Act as the final approval point for all campaigns launched by your team
• Drive the testing strategy for your team's campaigns
• Contribute to forecasting and give technical recommendations to achieve campaign goals
• Support Solutions Planning with strategic responses to client briefs, including audience and tech recommendations
• Assist in monetisation strategies for your team's campaigns
• Serve as the primary activation contact for Solutions Development teams
• Troubleshoot campaign issues and escalate complex ones
• Ensure financial accuracy across the campaign portfolio
• Oversee the reporting process for your portfolio to ensure accuracy

Required qualifications

• Experience in advertising operations, programmatic trading, or campaign management
• Familiarity with multiple DSPs: The Trade Desk, DV360, ADSP, Perion
• Deep understanding of the online advertising industry, including ad targeting, DSP/SSP optimisation and relevant metrics
• A passion for driving campaign performance
• Highly organised, with excellent time-management and prioritisation skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage expectations, work at a fast pace and build strong colleague relationships
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical skills; willingness to learn key business systems
• A data-driven, performance-focused programmatic expert
• Independent initiative combined with a collaborative spirit
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build strong relationships to meet client needs

Nice to have

• Exposure to SSPs

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
• Frequent in-office events

Before you apply

• The role requires the right to work in the UK

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.