Data Management and BI 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. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 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 BI Manager who will: Define business requirements to build and maintain stable data architecture . Design, build, and deploy automated ETL processes and scripts (SQL/Python) to streamline data extraction, quality checks, and reporting delivery. Extract datasets from multiple media platforms and assist with intake and QA of partner-provided performance data. Develop, update, and maintain highly interactive dashboards and visualizations across environments. Design, write, and execute robust test plans, test cases, and automated validation scripts to ensure zero-defect reporting. Perform rigorous data validation and reconciliation between visualization platforms ( Power BI, Datorama, Tableau, etc. ) and underlying raw data sources/warehouses. Perform data hygiene, mapping, and parsing ; troubleshoot and implement fixes for data discrepancies. Ensure all data governance and taxonomy requirements are adhered to. Support project timelines and deliverable schedules, proactively communicating progress, risks, and dependencies. Maintain a flexible, agile mindset to support different onshore agency teams as dynamic business needs arise. Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date documentation of workflows, data schemas, QA testing processes, and change logs. Skills and Experience If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Business Intelligence , preferably within a digital marketing agency, media agency, or commerce media environment. Hands-on, advanced expertise in Power BI ; experience with Datorama, Tableau, or Looker is highly valued. Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or R) for test automation, ETL scripting, and data manipulation; advanced Excel skills . Proven understanding of software QA methodologies , test-case planning, and automated testing frameworks applied to data pipelines. Deep familiarity with ad-tech and digital platforms (e.g., Google Campaign Manager, social platforms, DSPs) and web analytics tools. Exposure…