Senior Manager, Performance

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
Lead platform activation across Social, Search, and Programmatic media: develop and execute media plans, optimize campaigns, analyze performance, manage budgets and timelines, implement A/B testing, ensure compliance, and communicate insights to clients and internal teams.
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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.

Role: Performance Marketing Senior Manager

Reporting to: Media/Activation Lead

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Performance Marketing Senior Manager with a focus on platform activation in Social, Search, and Programmatic media. This role is crucial for the execution of aligned media strategies, optimizing campaigns, analyse data and ensuring that our media efforts align with specific objectives. The candidate needs strong technical knowledge of biddable media platforms with strong emphasis on client interaction and communication about tactical plan and performance. The candidate will work closely with internal teams of strategic planers, performance media buying and analytics teams.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Work with planning team to develop media plans across Social, Search, and Programmatic platforms, ensuring alignment within the overall global, regional and local strategy.
  • Monitor and optimize ongoing campaigns with buying team for maximum performance and efficiency.
  • Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for future strategies.
  • Collaborate with the analytics and media buying team to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Manage budgets and timelines for media campaigns across various platforms.
  • Translate complex media terminology and concepts into easy-to-understand language for clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in Social, Search, and Programmatic media.
  • Implement A/B testing frameworks to refine strategies and tactics.
  • Ensure compliance with all platform-specific guidelines and best practices.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure cohesive and effective media planning and execution.

Qualifications:

  • Strong background in digital planning and execution, particularly in Social, Search, and Programmatic.
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience on digital planning & performance marketing
  • Technical command of multi-platform search optimization (SEM, SEO, AEO, and GEO).
  • Proven track record in tag management system administration and data governance.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  • Proficient in various data and analytics tools (GA4, MMP, CAPI, CRM Integration etc.)
  • Hands on experience working on major ad platforms (Google, Meta, Tiktok, DV360), knowledge of non biddable digital platforms is plus.
  • A test and learn mindset to drive innovation in work
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Good interpersonal skills to build client and media partner’s relationship
  • A team player who can work with multi functional teams

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.

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Skills Required

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in digital planning & performance marketing
  • Strong background in digital planning and execution across Social, Search, and Programmatic
  • Technical command of multi-platform search optimization (SEM, SEO, AEO, GEO)
  • Proven track record in tag management system administration and data governance
  • Proficiency with data and analytics tools (GA4, MMP, CAPI, CRM integration)
  • Hands-on experience with major ad platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, DV360)
  • Experience monitoring, optimizing, and reporting campaign performance with data-driven insights
  • Ability to translate complex media terminology into clear client-facing communications
  • Experience implementing A/B testing frameworks and test-and-learn mindset
  • Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple projects independently
  • Strong technical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of non-biddable digital platforms

WPP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WPP and has not been reviewed or approved by WPP.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing support includes a global Employee Assistance Programme and company-wide initiatives, with modern multi‑agency campuses and on‑site amenities positioned as part of the experience. This indicates a holistic focus across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings commonly include a US 401(k) with employer matching, though specifics can differ by operating company. This provides a recognizable savings framework that many candidates expect in large employers.
  • Parental & Family Support Family benefits can be above average in parts of the network, such as VML’s paid parental leave for adoptive and foster parents. These signals suggest meaningful support for certain family‑forming needs.

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