Senior Manager - Media Delivery

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 . 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 Overview The Senior Manager – Media Delivery is responsible for overseeing the operational execution and delivery of media plans across all channels while ensuring compliance with internal processes and industry best practices. The role requires close coordination with internal teams, media vendors, and operational units to ensure smooth campaign implementation, accurate documentation, timely billing, and efficient collection processes. In addition to operational responsibilities, the role also requires providing expert guidance on media planning practices, industry standards, and campaign delivery approaches. The Senior Manager will also play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with media partners, supporting client reviews where required, and ensuring operational trackers and reporting systems are consistently maintained. Key Responsibilities Media Planning and Compliance Ensure all media plans are prepared and maintained in the standard MBA format in accordance with company planning guidelines. Review and validate media plans before execution to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal processes. Provide expert knowledge and industry best practices to the planning team to ensure media strategies and plans are aligned with current market standards. Support planning teams in identifying the most effective media delivery approaches based on operational feasibility and industry practices. Participate in client reviews, planning discussions, and internal strategy meetings where operational input or delivery expertise is required. Ensure all necessary documentation and approvals are completed prior to campaign execution. Take ownership and facilitate the migration of MBA to Sri Lanka and transfer all operation which was done in India to Sri Lanka. Media Campaign Delivery Oversee the implementation and execution of media campaigns across all media channels. Coordinate with planning and operations teams to ensure campaigns are launched and delivered according to the approved media plans. Monitor campaign execution and address operational issues that may impact delivery. Vendor and Channel Management Manage relationships with media vendors, media partners, and platform representatives . Ensure smooth coordination with vendors for bookings, confirmations, and delivery requirements. Maintain strong professional relationships wit…