Manager- Data & Tech

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 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 -AA, based out of Gurgaon who will:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Campaign Analysts, Data Scientists, and Senior Engineers, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation within the offshore hub.

• Provide comprehensive technical oversight, mentorship, and career development guidance to junior team members, enhancing their capabilities and fostering a structured growth path.

• Act as the primary point of contact for Canadian market leads and stakeholders, effectively translating business requirements into technical specifications and strategic reporting/analytics initiatives.

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of robust data pipelines and machine learning solutions, ensuring scalability and reliability.

• Drive the implementation and adherence to automation, CI/CD, and MLOps best practices across all team projects.

• Ensure the effective utilization and optimization of cloud platforms, including Azure Synapse and AWS, for data processing and machine learning deployments.

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs, adherence to timelines, and alignment with strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in reporting, advanced analytics, and engineering workflows.

Skills and Experience:

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

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, ML engineering, or a similar technical leadership role, with at least 2-3 years in a management or team lead capacity.

• Professional, post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure Synapse, AWS), big data technologies (e.g., BigQuery, Spark, Databricks), and ML tools.

• Proficiency with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, and/or Looker) is a significant asset.

• Proven leadership and team management experience, specifically within an offshore or distributed technical team environment.

• Strong foundation in data engineering principles, including ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data modeling.

• Deep understanding of machine learning concepts, the model deployment lifecycle (MLOps), and advanced statistical analysis.

• Expertise in implementing automation, CI/CD, and MLOps best practices.

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights for diverse audiences.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect technical solutions to broader business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team environment and drive career progression for junior members.

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. Our benefits include 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 are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

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