Director, Programmatic, Global Client Solutions

About this role

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 . 3528 - Director, Programmatic, Global Client Solutions Role Summary and Impact This is a senior role that requires delivery of best-in-class global Programmatic marketing strategic direction, and best practice on the ground media solutions for key global clients. Our clients are embarking on a socially rich, insight-fuelled approach to global media strategy, and this role is designed to bring expertise in how to tap into culture and communities through Programmatic avenues, and how that fits into the wider media mix. Additionally, the role is expected to drive best practice planning and activation frameworks to elevate all global delivery. You will work to drive digital acceleration and bigger picture digital leadership. Acting as an aspirational figurehead this leader will be responsible for the development of our Programmatic and Open-web offering, providing leadership internally and collaborating closely with WPP Media services. You will work alongside other Digital and Channel Business Directors, Client Strategy teams, along with other agency teams (ie. Analytics, Business Planning, Insights). Role Responsibilities Acting as a thought a thought leader, developing programmatic strategy and innovative solutions to position WPP Media as industry leaders Working with key markets to develop new test and learn opportunities – collating results and scaling those to drive further growth Identifying opportunities for expanding our expertise, by understanding the needs of our clients and the direction of the industry. Acting as go-to expert on key industry topics (within your field of expertise), able to create points of view in line with our business values. Continued development of our client’s key partnerships with DSPs and valued premium inventory partners A key day to day contact for senior clients, you will be the go-to for all Programmatic platform and utilisation queries Ensuring we stay market-leading in the programmatic media space, with development of case studies and thought leadership articles. Representing WPP Media in new business pitches, contributes to pricing structures and attending sales meetings when needed to actively contribute to product and business strategy. Maximising internal knowledge-sharing, aligning goals with the direction of the wider company to capitalise on competitive advantages Building relationships and strong ways of working with all key market local social specialists to enable better global to local collaboration Investigate and develop POVs on emerging platform capabilities, formats, and general industry developments Skills and Experience 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 . Proven programmatic planning & buying experience, particularly across large spending clients Established thought-leadership in the Programmatic Marketing & Media industry Experience in working directly with Google, TTD,

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