Senior Manager Programmatic; Mensch

Senior Manager Programmatic (Mensch)

Düsseldorf, Germany

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 personalization nected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

WPP stands for creative transformation. With the power of creativity, we shape a better future for our employees, our customers, our communities, and our planet. This is where WPP Media sets in:
As a global media network of WPP, we unite the best platforms, talents, and partners to create new opportunities for limitless growth in a connected media world.

• Work-Life-Balance:
  With our flexible working hours & remote work, you can shape your everyday life as it suits you. Also, you can compensate for overtime.
• Vacation mode on:
  You receive 30 vacation days plus a flexible day – additionally, December 24th and 31st are off.
• Wellbeing first:
  Health benefits, attractive pension plans, and mental health awareness days put your health in the spotlight.
• Practice makes perfect:
  Unfold yourself with our diverse training opportunities and take advantage of our internal career programs for your development in the WPP network.
• More than just a job:
  You can look forward to unforgettable events, employee discounts, and other highlights like the job ticket, wellhub, or the job bike.
• Be yourself:
  Everyone is welcome here - diversity and equal opportunities are close to our hearts.

As a Senior Programmatic Manager (Mensch) you are responsible for both the strategic development of programmatic activities and the operational implementation thereof for our clients. You act as the spokesperson for your team to shape programmatic standards and guidelines within the agency.

• Strategy:
  You strategically evaluate together with our clients which innovations and technologies shape their programmatic purchasing in the most profitable way.
• Numbers understanding:
  With your strong understanding of numbers, you develop the programmatic media purchase continuously to not only meet but exceed set goals and media KPIs.
• Campaign management:
  The precise implementation of the previously developed campaign structures and cases in the various DSPs and associated technologies falls within your area of responsibility.
• Networking:
  You maintain close and productive cooperation with internal specialist teams and external partners in a dynamic, international environment.
• Development:
  You advise clients strategically on the decisive advantages of programmatic purchasing for their overall strategy.

• Qualification:
  
  A completed university degree and at least 3 years of proven expertise in the operational management or strategic consulting of programmatic campaigns.
• Data & Tech:
  You have a profound understanding of the digital media landscape, including DSPs, data management platforms, inventories, and verification technologies.
• Curiosity & Willingness to Learn:
  Standing still is not an option for you! Therefore, you also bring the ambition to continue developing yourself so that team members, clients, and others can benefit from your expertise.
• Data preparation:
  With your precise and structured view of data in Excel and PowerPoint, you can clearly and strategically convey complex issues in a comprehensible way.
• Language skills:
  You master communication in German and English in both speech and writing.

Furthermore, you are a team player, communicative, and solution-oriented.

If you find this job exciting, we explicitly encourage you to apply, even if you cannot provide every qualification listed above.

At WPP Media, we shape the future of media and consistently invest in our employees. Every colleague enjoys the benefits of the global network of WPP Media and WPP to develop and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising. We live diversity and cohesion through numerous employee resource groups and regular internal events - for exchange, inspiration, and celebrating our successes together.

WPP Media is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We consider all applicants for all positions without discrimination. Our goal is a culture of respect and belonging, where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and grow professionally.

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