Account Director, Programmatic

About the Company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Wavemaker, a leading brand within WPP Media, drives best-in-class programmatic strategy and innovation for high-profile clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end programmatic campaign management across multiple clients
• Act as the senior programmatic lead for clients, owning strategy and performance discussions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and executives across markets
• Drive innovation through testing agendas, new formats, and beta opportunities
• Ensure accuracy and quality across campaign setup, optimisation, and reporting
• Oversee financial processes including billing, reconciliation, and forecasting

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in programmatic/display media planning and activation
• Proven experience leading programmatic campaigns across platforms like DV360, The Trade Desk, or Amazon
• Demonstrated experience managing and coaching high-performing teams
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret large datasets
• Experience building and executing robust testing frameworks
• Strong client leadership and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days