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About the Role
The Investment Operations Manager is a pivotal role within WPP Media's Investment team in Australia, responsible for delivering operational excellence across all media channels and investment activity. This position directly supports WPP Media's mission by owning the day-to-day operational engine behind inventory management, reconciliation and data partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a key liaison between WPP Media agency brands and the Finance team, ensuring GMi processes are accurately implemented and all stakeholders are aligned and informed
- Manages a split remit across GMi operations (approximately 70% of time) and Data and Intelligence management (approximately 30%), with workloads that shift naturally throughout the year
- Owns the end-to-end GMi reconciliation process, from running raw data reports to briefing required adjustments and reporting pre- and post-adjustment results to key stakeholders
- Oversees a broad portfolio of data, research and software partnerships including platforms such as Nielsen, Roy Morgan, OzTAM, GfK, GWI, Statista and SMI, managing renewals, invoices, user access and vendor coordination
- Supports agency onboarding and provides ongoing training on GMi processes, ensuring all client agency teams are briefed, accurate and operating in line with media publisher allocations
- Contributes to a wider team committed to operational transparency and accountability, directly supporting WPP Media ANZ's standing as the number one ranked media investment group in Australia
Requirements
- A solid grounding in the media buying process across multiple channels, with the ability to translate that knowledge into practical support and guidance for agency teams
- Hands-on experience with SMD, applied to manage investment data with accuracy and efficiency
- Strong numerical skills and a sharp eye for detail, with a track record of delivering reliable reconciliations, reports and financial records
- A demonstrated ability to self-manage competing priorities and work independently, consistently meeting deadlines across multiple workstreams
- Clear and effective communication skills, with experience working across internal teams and external partners to resolve issues, share updates and keep processes on track
- Experience managing vendor or supplier relationships, including contract terms, renewals, invoice approvals and optimising usage across a portfolio of tools and platforms
- A proactive approach to identifying operational gaps and putting practical solutions in place before issues escalate
- Comfort working with data and reporting platforms, paired with a genuine curiosity about how new tools and technologies can drive operational efficiency
Skills
- SMD
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Financial record keeping
- Vendor management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Data platforms
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Benefits
- Investment in employees for transformational creativity
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Access to extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks
- Opportunities to build professional connections
- Learning at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising
- Open environment built on trust and respect
- Inclusive culture
- Employee resource groups
- Frequent in-office events
About the Company
- WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to characteristics.
- 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.