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Associate Director-Cross Discipline

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wppmedia logoWppmedia · Bangalore, India
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
ComplianceExcelLeadershipStakeholder Management
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Requirements

  • If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:
  • Graduation or Post Graduation Degree in Any stream
  • 8+ year's professional experience in digital media execution
  • You are an expert & executed on respective channel platforms
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Go

Additional Information

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 . 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. Role Summary and Impact As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC) , you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for an Associate Director Cross channel who will do: Client & Channel Leadership Act as the lead and primary point of contact for key digital marketing channels-including Search, Social, Programmatic Buying Units (PBU), Ad Operations, or Commerce (all or couple of them). Represent the Global Operations Center (GOC) in all channels wise agency/market interactions, ensuring expectations are managed and consistently met. Serve as the custodian of activation excellence for assigned channels, driving trust and accountability across global stakeholders. Campaign Activation & Performance Oversight Oversee the activation, and optimization of campaigns across multiple channels and designated markets. Ensure flawless execution that aligns with broader media strategies and brand objectives. Work in close partnership with local and regional teams to maintain consistency, enhance performance, and deliver measurable impact through detailed reporting and actionable insights. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership Build and maintain strong relationships with internal market teams (Europe, U.S., Asia, MEA, AUNZ), agency partners, and cross-functional groups. Act as a strategic advisor, offering data-driven solutions tailored to regional needs while upholding global standards. Partner with leadership and internal clients to drive innovation, resolve challenges, and influence strategic decisions that contribute to business growth. Operational Excellence & Governance Design, implement, and manage scalable workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational efficiency, campaign quality, and consistency. Enforce compliance with global taxonomy, quality assurance, and platform governance standards. Analyze operational data and feedback to identify improvement areas, ensure process adherence, and escalate issues to the appropriate stakeholders for resolution. Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of subject matter experts responsible for campaign execution, optimization, and reporting. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture. Ensure efficient team resourcing, continuous skills development, and alignment with organizational objectives through regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluation. Innovation, Automation & Business Growth Proactively identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and emerging markets. Collaborate with directors and senior leadership to develop compelling discussions for onboarding new scopes of work. Champion the adoption of internal and external automation tools and technology solutions to drive operational efficiency and future-proof activation capabilities. Coordination with internal team to overall smooth running for operations.


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