Manager, Social, GOC

WPP Media
Barranquilla +3 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with leadership experience and Paid Social expertise will find this hybrid role in a multicultural, global environment

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience and Paid Social expertise will find this hybrid role in a multicultural, global environment
    — “3+ years' experience managing Paid Social campaigns”
  • Professionals with a strong ability to enforce best practices and deliver consistent quality
    — “Enforce paid Social best practices with a focus on platform expertise, consistency, and quality of work delivery”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence for four days a week, despite hybrid work modalities
    — “with teams in the office around four days a week”
  • Candidates must be either Mexican nationals or have a valid work permit in Mexico for the Mexico location
    — “Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply”

How to stand out

  • Highlight leadership experience and demonstrate consistent delivery of high-quality Paid Social work
    — “have at least 1 year of previous leadership experience”
  • Emphasize cross-regional collaboration and global team management in your resume and interview responses
    — “work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia”
  • Demonstrate advanced Excel skills and platform-specific knowledge in your application materials
    — “Advanced Excel skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • high-quality work delivery
  • team development
Typical background
3+ years of experience managing Paid Social campaignsleadership experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Paid Social CampaignsLeadershipTeam ManagementQuality AssuranceCross-cultural Collaboration

Preferred

Data AnalysisProject Management

Stack & domain

Paid Social CampaignsPlatform ExpertiseQuality Of Work DeliveryLine ManagementAdvanced ExcelCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingMediaDataPartnershipsAi-driven

About the role

Original posting from WPP Media via Greenhouse

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.

Manager Social, GOC 

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 a Manager Social:

Develop strong relationships with counterparts in WPP Media regional teams (Europe, U.S., Asia). 

Enforce paid Social best practices with a focus on platform expertise, consistency, and quality of work delivery and be accountable for consistent work delivery to WPP Media regional teams by ensuring a high quality of output. 

Serve as point of escalation for your team and take ownership of resolving challenges. 

Line manage 2-5 direct reports. 

Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, improvement, and progress. Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done. 

Skills and Experience 

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

Bachelor’s degree.

Advanced English level (B2–C2).

Have 3+ years' experience managing Paid Social campaigns. 

Have at least 1 year of previous leadership experience.

Advanced Excel skills. 

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. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

For Mexico:

This position is available in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality. The candidate must perform their work from any location within Mexico. Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work from abroad is not permitted under any circumstances.

For Colombia:

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

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Source: WPP Media careers (Greenhouse)

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