--- title: 'Manager, Performance Marketing at WPP Media' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-performance-marketing-wpp-media-kuala-lumpur-ax2q41mhrdds' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Manager, Performance Marketing at WPP Media - **Company:** WPP Media - **Location:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - **Posted:** 2026-04-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5170993008 ## Job description ## 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. Role: Performance Marketing Manager Reporting to: Media/Activation Lead Job Overview: We are seeking a Performance Marketing Manager with a focus on platform activation in Social, Search, and Programmatic media. This role is crucial for the execution of aligned media strategies, optimizing campaigns, analyse data and ensuring that our media efforts align with specific objectives. The candidate needs strong technical knowledge of biddable media platforms with strong emphasis on client interaction and communication about tactical plan and performance. The candidate will work closely with internal teams of strategic planers, performance media buying and analytics teams. Role Responsibilities: - Work with planning team to develop media plans across Social, Search, and Programmatic platforms, ensuring alignment within the overall global, regional and local strategy. - Monitor and optimize ongoing campaigns with buying team for maximum performance and efficiency. - Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for future strategies. - Collaborate with the analytics and media buying team to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly. - Manage budgets and timelines for media campaigns across various platforms. - Translate complex media terminology and concepts into easy-to-understand language for clients. - Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service. - Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in Social, Search, and Programmatic media. - Implement A/B testing frameworks to refine strategies and tactics. - Ensure compliance with all platform-specific guidelines and best practices. - Work closely with internal teams to ensure cohesive and effective media planning and execution. Qualifications: - Strong background in digital planning and execution, particularly in Social, Search, and Programmatic. - Proven experience in Top-of-Funnel (TOFU) lead generation, with the ability to develop and execute strategies that generate, engage, and convert target audiences into qualified leads - Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience on digital planning & performance marketing - Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. - Proficient in various data and analytics tools (GA4, MMP, CAPI, CRM Integration etc.) - Hands on experience working on major ad platforms (Google, Meta, Tiktok, DV360), knowledge of non biddable digital platforms is plus. - A test and learn mindset to drive innovation in work - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong technical skills and attention to detail. - Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges. - Good interpersonal skills to build client and media partner’s relationship - A team player who can work with multi functional teams 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. 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. 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. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy for more information on how we process the information you provide. #LI-Promoted While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. ## About WPP Media ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands. - **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years) - **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes. ## Products & Services - **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform) - **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform) - **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service) - **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service) - **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025) - **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers. - **Growth Signals**: - 40,000+ media experts worldwide - 160 offices across 80+ markets - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media. - **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization. - **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof. - **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution. - **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes. - **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy. - **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills. - **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo. - **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands. - **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives. ## Sources 1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/) 2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info) 3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers) 4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do) 5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media) 6. 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