# Manager, Marketplace and Partnerships at WPP Media > India · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Awppmedia%3A5109837008 (read 2026-11-05). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [WPP Media](https://alderhq.app/companies/wpp-media) - Location text: Gurgaon, India; Gurgaon - Where it can be done from (inferred): India (evidence: "Location lists "gurgaon"") - Posted: 2026-05-15 (174 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5109837008 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (Delhi NCR, n 4): p25 ₹30L, median ₹31.4L, p75 ₹38.5L - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 14, median offered wage $106k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) - Recognised sponsor (NL): registered as "WPP Media B.V." (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://ind.nl/en/public-register-recognised-sponsors/public-register-regular-labour-and-highly-skilled-migrants)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### 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. About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 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 & Impact: The Manager Investment (Digital Media Buying) will play a pivotal role in leading and optimizing digital media investments across key clients within the WPP Media network. The position demands strong expertise in digital buying, partner negotiations, media efficiency management, and cross-platform optimization to deliver best-in-class value and performance for clients. This role requires close collaboration with planning, client leadership, and analytics teams to drive investment excellence and deliver measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities - Lead digital media buying and investment strategy across platforms such as Google, Meta, Programmatic (DV360, The Trade Desk), OTT, YouTube, and E-commerce media. - Drive commercial negotiations with publishers, platforms, and ad-tech partners to ensure cost competitiveness and value optimization. - Collaborate with digital planning, client leadership, and performance teams to execute integrated and efficient media strategies. - Deliver on investment KPIs, audit readiness, and rate adherence in alignment with WPP Media’s trading and compliance standards. - Oversee budget management, delivery tracking, and post-buy analysis for key campaigns. - Partner with WPP Media trading and digital excellence teams to identify innovations, first-mover opportunities, and beta partnerships. - Lead a team of digital buyers and executives, ensuring strong capability building and operational discipline. - Provide market intelligence, platform insights, and cost benchmarks to support new business pitches and client strategy discussions. - Ensure adherence to WPP Media governance frameworks and compliance across all digital investment operations. Required Skills & Competencies - Strong understanding of digital media platforms, programmatic ecosystems, and biddable buying. - Proven ability to negotiate, optimize, and deliver cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and performance. - Hands-on experience with DV360, CM360, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and analytics tools. - Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfort with data interpretation and reporting. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and manage multiple client priorities. Qualifications & Experience - 3-4 years of experience in digital media buying, investment, or trading within a leading media agency or digital network. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Awppmedia%3A5109837008 and the date you read it. 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