Implementation & Activation Manager

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Location: Sydney We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 3 days per week. You will collaborate closely with the Digital Transformation Director and Group Investment and Activation Director, playing a crucial role in maintaining consistency, high-quality delivery and innovative testing plans across all markets. Lead Across Iconic Brands: Dive into a dynamic role where you'll split your time across a portfolio of top-tier clients, driving operational excellence for Tourism New Zealand and Blackmores while taking the lead on programmatic innovation for the globally loved brand, IKEA. Pioneer Programmatic Growth: For IKEA, you'll be at the heart of their digital evolution, shaping their ambitious programmatic agenda, reimagining campaign models, and pioneering new ways to activate powerful, full-funnel campaigns. Champion Operational Brilliance: As the operational anchor for TNZ and Blackmores, you'll champion seamless execution, upholding data accuracy, enforcing governance, and resolving complex technical challenges. Make an Immediate Mark: Hit the ground running with IKEA to implement major H2 campaigns for Big Brand and EOFY Sale events, while also shaping their crucial FY27 annual planning recommendations. Drive Best Practice & Consistency: Act as a key guardian of best practice across your portfolio, maintaining and publishing global strategic test & learn & data governance playbooks, to ensure a unified, high-quality approach to campaign delivery, testing and measurement. Ideal Skills and Experience This role is perfect for a curious, forward-thinking, and detail-obsessed individual who is proactive, adaptive, and loves making a tangible impact. We're also looking for; Programmatic & Platform Mastery: You're a wizard in the programmatic ecosystem, with deep, hands-on expertise in DV360 and The Trade Desk, especially across video and audio channels. Proven Operational Leadership: You have several years of experience in digital media or ad tech operations, with a sharp commercial mindset and a focus on delivering quality and efficiency across multiple accounts. Data & Analytics Whiz: You have a strong grasp of data activation, audience design, and optimisation levers, with a knack for turning complex data into clear, actionable performance insights. Collaborative & Proactive Spirit: You're a curious, forward-thinking, and adaptive team player who loves digging in to solve problems with your colleagues. Obsessed with the Details: You possess an incredible eye for detail and exceptional stakeholder m

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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 . Explore your future with Mindshare, part of WPP Media. If this role isn't 100% aligned, apply anyway and we'll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions. Join us and be the operational powerhouse that drives award-winning work for one of the world's most loved brands. About WPP Media 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 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 . About Mindshare : A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As "Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

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