Manager - Ad Operations

Overview of job

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  

About WPP Media 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.

Role Summary & Impact

WPP Media is seeking a Manager – Ad Operations to become an integral part of our Advertising Operations team. Within our team, you will be responsible for the set-up, execution and delivery of digital campaigns.

You will work with both internal teams and external parties to ensure campaign delivery objectives are met. You will have expert knowledge of ad serving systems and a passion for new and emerging technologies. You will also have a collaborative and “can do” attitude to help interface with our Analytics and Media team and deliver exceptional media solutions.

Reporting of the role: This role reports into Director - Ad Operations

• Monitor campaign delivery to ensure campaigns are running as expected and targeting objectives are met; including checking daily reports and providing troubleshooting support for trafficking issues related to creative, publisher implementation, and escalating to third party vendors when necessary

• Serve as a trafficking expertise owning the set-up, management, and execution of several of our top accounts, while maintaining a high-quality standard for the Advertising Operations department to ensure 100% accuracy and to exceed client expectation.

• Collaborate with team members by providing guidance on how to continually improve operational processes, supporting systems and communication channels where needed
• Act as a strategic partner within account teams; providing consultation to clients on the correct setup of campaigns, tagging of client sites, and the use of web technologies to meet client needs.

What you’ll bring:

• Ideally at least 3+ years’ experience in Advertising Operations with demonstrable knowledge of ad serving, DCM and preferably gained agency side
• An exceptional ability to learn new concepts and challenge the status quo
• Great communication, organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrable ability to recognize and resolve problems quickly and efficiently Diligent and attentive to detail; able to follow through on projects and/or issues
• Good analysis skills (including quantitative analysis) and confidence in making information-based decisions
• Computer literate with superior knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Google docs is a plus

Life at WPP Media & Benefits