Data Management and BI Associate Director, 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 . 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 an Associate Director who will: • Participate in the full application and data reporting development lifecycle—including planning, design, development, testing, migration, and production support. • Build, maintain, and integrate robust RESTful APIs and Web Services. • Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit and integration tests). Skills and Experience Technical Skills • PHP Expertise : 6+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack PHP web development and web application architecture. • Frameworks: Proficiency with modern PHP MVC frameworks (CodeIgniter, or similar). • Database & SQL: Strong experience with relational database design, query optimization, and SQL development (particularly MySQL). • Front-End Development: Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern front-end libraries/frameworks (jQuery/Bootstrap). • API Integration: Proven expertise building and consuming third-party RESTful APIs and Web Services. • Testing & Quality Assurance: Demonstrated experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure reliable code delivery. Communication & Task Execution Skills • Active Listening & Task Comprehension • Verbal & Written Communication • Self-Direction & Ownership Nice to Have Skills • Background or experience in advertising technology, media planning, or ad-trafficking systems. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to   Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also   Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and   Championing Growth and Development   for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We   Create an Open environment   built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, w