Posted May 19, 2026
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>. Implementation and Activation Associate ManagerWavemaker, part of WPP, positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together. The Implementation & Activation Associate Manager is a key role within WPP Media's centralised Implementation & Activation team, responsible for delivering best-in-class media planning and buying across all channels and touchpoints. Working closely with a senior manager, this role ensures operational excellence across omnichannel media campaigns, from planning and activation through to optimisation and post-analysis reporting. The role carries emerging people leadership responsibility, including the day-to-day oversight and development of direct reports, alongside strong client and media partner relationship management. Success in this role means delivering campaigns that consistently meet client KPIs, maintaining full financial and compliance accuracy, and contributing meaningfully to a high-performing and collaborative team culture. - You will manage end-to-end campaign processes across an allocated client portfolio, with responsibility for implementation, optimisation, reporting, and post-analysis, while keeping your manager and wider team regularly updated on performance
What You'll Bring
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open environment built 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 events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-PROMOTED
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