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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW204356595 BCX8">Solution Architect - Ma</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW204356595 BCX8">nage</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW204356595 BCX8">r</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW204356595 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW204356595 BCX8">(Emerging Innovation)</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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</p>
<p><strong>About WPP Media Solutions: A Leading WPP Media Brand</strong></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW29668349 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29668349 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">At WPP Media Solutions, we are at the forefront of shaping the future of media. Our clients, leading global brands, demand integrated, impactful, and measurable media strategies that directly contribute to their business results. </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW29668349 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29668349 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Leveraging our proprietary data, technology, and media partnerships, we create single points of access to addressable media, offering advanced solutions that drive meaningful results with greater efficiency and precision.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW29668349 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </p>
<p><strong>Role Summary and Impact</strong></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">The</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8"> Manager, Solutions Architect, is a pivotal role</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8"> at WPP Media Solutions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">, blending strategic vision with practical execution to drive continuous improvement, growth, innovation, and competitive differentiation. This individual </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8"> designing, testing, and globally rolling out </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">new solutions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">, thereby providing clients with access to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">new technologies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">, data, audiences, and advanced measurement and attribution capabilities. Th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8"> role ensures a consistent vision and architecture, offer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8">ing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217934101 BCX8"> best practice guidance on implementation, and continuously evaluates the success of these solutions.</span></span></p>
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<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Work closely with our global solution leads and local teams on designing, testing and implementation of new measurement solutions</li>
<li>Engage with our partners and vendors on a technical level to architect solutions, drive solution development and develop joint roadmaps, where required</li>
<li>Enhance the scale and sophistication of data & measurement solution adoption by clients and markets.</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert in both commercial and technical contexts.</li>
<li>Able to explain complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Represent Global WPP Media Solution's interests in relevant cross-functional WPP Media initiatives.</li>
<li>Design testing frameworks and guide ‘proof of concept’ market tests to drive iterative development</li>
<li>Identify and help test partnership opportunities across inventory, data and technology to support the successful development of new measurement solutions</li>
<li>Input into business cases for new solutions to help illustrate their value and impact</li>
<li>Support the research and assessment of new solutions and track and evaluate their success</li>
<li>Input into the go-to-market strategy, positioning, marketing and training materials for new solutions, working closely with the global solution leads and market development teams within existing frameworks</li>
<li>Actively contribute to and help drive a culture of innovation across our global organisation</li>
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<p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p>
<p>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:</p>
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<li>Be <strong>Extraordinary</strong> by <em>Leading Collectively</em> to <em>Inspire transformational Creativity.</em></li>
<li>Create an <strong>Open</strong> environment by<em> Balancing People and Client Experiences</em> by <em>Cultivating Trust</em>.</li>
<li>Lead <strong>Optimistically</strong> by <em>Championing Growth</em> <em>and Development</em> to <em>Mobilize the Enterprise</em></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience working in a innovation teams, product development, clients solutions </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Data and measurement environment experience within in the media and advertising industries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience working across multiple markets and across disciplines would be very beneficial</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A natural curiosity for emerging technologies, digital innovation, and the evolving media landscape.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Programmatic advertising expertise across multiple channels </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Data and Measurement:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience in ad measurement, covering campaign objectives such as reach/frequency, addressability, viewability, attention, brand effectiveness</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with advanced measurement methodologies</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, including brand lift surveys, attribution modeling, incrementality testing, and Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with complex datasets</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, such as consumer profiling, retail/sales data, and geolocation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Matrixed Stakeholder Engagement:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":75,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to manage relationships across multiple market profiles and business functions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Comfortable planning and adapting priorities in a dynamic business environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Self-Starter and Innovative Thinker:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":75,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Matrixed Collaboration:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Proven ability to build relationships, influence, and align priorities across diverse business functions and culturally varied global markets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Agile Mindset:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Highly adaptable; comfortable managing shifting priorities and navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Self-Starter Attitude:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Proactive in identifying new media opportunities and running end-to-end "test-and-learn" initiatives from conception to evaluation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Data Privacy:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":75,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to stay updated on industry developments and provide relevant advice or commentary </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Life at WPP Media & Benefits</strong></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.<br><br>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.</p>
<p><em>Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location</em></p>
<p>Please read our Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy">https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy)</a> for more information on how we process the information you provide.</p>
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<p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p></div>
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- Paid Time Off
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