Investment Operations Manager

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 . Investment Operations Manager, WPP Media Australia The Investment Operations Manager is a pivotal role within WPP Media's Investment team in Australia, responsible for delivering operational excellence across all media channels and investment activity. Reporting into the Head of Inventory Management and the Head of Investment Operations and Insights, this person sits at the heart of a collaborative team and serves as a critical connection point between agency partners, finance, and media vendors to keep essential processes running accurately and on time. WPP Media plays an integral role in maximising performance for its agency brands, and this position directly supports that mission by owning the day-to-day operational engine behind inventory management and reconciliations. Success in this role means agencies are well-briefed and fully supported, reconciliations are accurate and compliant, and vendor relationships are efficiently managed and continuously optimised. • 100% focused on GMi operations • Acts as a key liaison between WPP Media agency brands and the Finance team, ensuring GMi processes are accurately implemented, and all stakeholders are aligned and informed • Owns the end-to-end GMi reconciliation process, from running raw data reports to briefing required adjustments and reporting pre- and post-adjustment results to key stakeholders • Supports agency onboarding and provides ongoing training on GMi processes, ensuring all client agency teams are briefed, accurate and operating in line with media publisher allocations • Contributes to a wider team committed to operational transparency and accountability, directly supporting WPP Media ANZ's standing as the number one ranked media investment group in Australia What You'll Bring • A solid grounding in the media buying process across multiple channels, with the ability to translate that knowledge into practical support and guidance for agency teams • Hands-on experience with SMD, applied to manage investment data with accuracy and efficiency • Strong numerical skills and a sharp eye for detail, with a track record of delivering reliable reconciliations, reports and financial records • A demonstrated ability to self-manage competing priorities and work independently, consistently meeting deadlines across multiple workstreams • Clear and effective communication skills, with experience working across internal teams and external partners to resolve issues, share updates and keep processes on track • A proactive approach to identifying operational gaps and putting practical solutions in place before issues escalate Bonus Points If You Have • A background in a media investment, trading or operations function within a media agency or media owner setting • Experience with AI tools or automation, with an interest in developing agent-based solutions to streamline operational processes 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