Advanced Analytics Manager, GOC

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.

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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 Advanced Analytics Manager who will:

• Manage database logic, implement changes, and oversee the building of data pipelines and APIs to support business needs.
• Analyze data, consult with subject matter experts, and write clear business and technical requirements documents.
• Create and manage project timelines, prioritize tasks using tools like Azure DevOps and Smartsheets, and hold all responsible parties accountable for deliverables.
• Facilitate communication and progression of tasks through regular status meetings and working sessions, proactively elevating and resolving project roadblocks.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of data discrepancies and issues, proactively identifying solutions for data quality problems and operational inefficiencies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for data quality processes, BI tools, and business rules, ensuring best practices are followed across all initiatives.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the full campaign implementation workflow across all media channels to inform data strategy and troubleshooting.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external vendors, effectively communicating roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

Skills and Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, Math, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced English level (B2–C2).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the marketing or media industry (e.g., digital investment, analytics, or ad operations).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data governance processes within a data warehousing, ETL, and business intelligence environment.
• 2 years of experience in a business analysis or technical project management role.
• Strong proficiency and hands-on experience with SQL and Microsoft Azure for database management.
• Strong familiarity with relational database management systems (RDBMS).
• Advanced data manipulation skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with advertising campaign management platforms such as Google Campaign Manager, DV360, SA360, Google Ads, Sizmek, or similar social media ad platforms.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Datorama, or Looker.
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or JavaScript is a plus.
• Experience with VBA/macros in Excel is a plus.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions, life insurance, wellness programs, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness day, and more. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

This position is in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality and must be performed within Colombian and Mexican territory. Only candidates residing in these countries with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work contracts do not allow employment or relocation abroad.

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