Manager, Campaign Operations

Google via Media Futures Group - A little about us

Google has consolidated its media agency partnership into WPP Media, building on the world class digital work that Essence has delivered for Google for over 15 years. Media Futures Group (MFG) is a bespoke team that delivers on our commitment to Google for a more strategic, creative and integrated media approach established to drive better business results. The MFG team is made up of best in class digital, offline, and integrated media experts who work together to enhance media's contribution to Google's business. MFG is powered by Essence, MediaCom and other constituents of GroupM worldwide. The MFG team operates in a seamlessly integrated way across strategy, planning, investment, creative, business sciences and analytics, data and technology. The profile of people who work in MFG are world class, committed to establishing a new high water mark in the media industry.

Role Summary and Impact

As a Manager in Campaign Operations, you are the primary operator of our Media (AI led) delivery model, serving as the heartbeat of operational precision for your given PA team. You are responsible for the day-to-day management of AI-driven, cross-disciplinary workflows and automation tools, while becoming a subject matter expert in MFG's bespoke processes. Your role is to balance technological speed with human precision-acting as an independent project manager who supports and identifies flaws in manual and automated outputs and proposes creative solutions to optimize PA team performance. You will masterfully manage workflow coordination across the PA team, supporting and understanding the various MFG disciplines to ensure every campaign is set up for flawless execution, financial operations are up to date and that client expectations are consistently exceeded.

• Lead the day-to-day management of AI-driven workflows and automation tools like WPP Open and Wrike acting as the primary operator for our Media (AI led) delivery model.
• Masterfully manage day-to-day campaign operations, workflow coordination, and regional project delivery to keep cross-discipline teams on track.
• Identify flaws in automated outputs and proactively propose creative technical solutions to optimize pod performance and increase measurable efficiency.
• Serve as the center of influence for the PA, understanding the various MFG disciplines and the specific roles they play to ensure client expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Support the team in the early stages of campaign briefing and media plan development by ensuring clients have delivered all operational necessities for a campaign kick off (i.e. product codes, MRFIDs, budgets, audience definition, etc.)
• Monitor and track all out-of-scope or ad-hoc tasks within the Scope Creep tracker to ensure operational transparency.
• Responsible for working hand in hand with media planning to build a campaign timeline. Ensure all deliverables and milestones are met on time, or proactively communicate rationale and delays to the core and hub teams
• Collaborate with discipline leads to ensure PA-specific onboarding is in place and assist in the offboarding of team members.
• Maintain real-time accuracy in project trackers and "One-Docs" to reflect all campaign changes as they happen.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve the ways of working for the PA and support the implementation of efficiency tracking.
• Be the lead resource for the internal finance team when it comes to campaign financial E2E processes and support financial proficiency on behalf of the PA team with support from Planning and Activation

SkillsandExperience

• 2- 3 years experience at a digital media agency.
• Relevant experience in digital media and how digital innovation drives change.
• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration; but also capable of working independently when needed.
• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills - ability to think on your feet.
• Strong interest in AI / Automation - ability to navigate new technologies, drive implementation and change management.
• A self-motivated individual who is well organized and can manage multiple publisher conversations at the same time.

What you can expect from MFG and WPPMedia:

Our mission is to make advertising more valuable to the world. We do this by employing the world's very best talent to solve some of the toughest challenges of today's digital marketing landscape. It's important that we hire people whose values reflect those of our own: genuine, results-focused, daring and insightful. As an EssenceMediacom employee, we promise you a workplace that invests in your career, cares for you and is fun and engaging. We believe these factors create a workplace where you can be yourself and do amazing work. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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