Account Director, Programmatic

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of programmatic specialists
• Act as the primary point of contact and figurehead for assigned client accounts
• Streamline operations by developing and implementing efficient team processes
• Oversee budget pacing, investment commitments, and monthly vendor invoice reconciliation
• Develop strategic budget allocations and annual channel plans
• Research and apply industry best practices for US and EU video ecosystems
• Maintain active relationships with key vendors
• Proactively identify growth opportunities through optimizations and custom solutions

Requirements

• Substantial hands-on experience in programmatic advertising (DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges)
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Marketing Platform Certification
• Advanced analytics skills (SQL or Python)
• Strong business acumen and understanding of KPIs

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 through the WPP Open platform.