Search 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. com . Manager Search, GOC 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. 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. 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. , Asia). Enforce paid Search 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 of managing Paid Search campaigns in platforms such as: Google Ads, Bing Ads, SA 360, Amazon Search, etc. At least 1 year of previous leadership experience. Advanced Excel skills.

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.

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.