Data Management and BI Manager, GOC at WPP Media

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p></p> <p><strong>Role Summary and Impact</strong></p> <p>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 <strong>Manager, Data Engineering</strong> who will:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Act as the <strong>technical authority within the offshore delivery team</strong>, setting direction for complex data engineering solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating closely with <strong>US onshore leadership</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Design, develop, and optimize enterprise <strong>ETL/ELT pipelines</strong> using <strong>Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and serverless technologies</strong>, ensuring cross-platform scalability, security, and reliability.</p> </li> <li> <p>Build complex <strong>Azure T-SQL solutions</strong>, applying advanced <strong>query optimization, partitioning, and indexing</strong> to support sophisticated analytics models and real-time data processing.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead the development and integration of <strong>Python automation frameworks and API orchestration</strong> to streamline the data lifecycle and improve operational efficiency.</p> </li> <li> <p>Own <strong>production pipeline reliability</strong>, proactively resolving critical issues through root-cause analysis and implementing long-term stability measures.</p> </li> <li> <p>Establish and enforce <strong>coding and architectural standards</strong> through code reviews and technical audits, setting quality benchmarks for the offshore engineering team.</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain comprehensive <strong>documentation, data lineage, and automated CI/CD deployment practices</strong> to support transparency, auditability, and data governance.</p> </li> <li> <p>Partner with <strong>analytics and media teams</strong> to translate business challenges into scalable, high-performance technical solutions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Serve as a subject matter expert in <strong>end-to-end pipeline architecture, orchestration frameworks, schema evolution, and advanced Azure Data Factory strategies</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead data platform modernization initiatives involving <strong>Databricks, dbt, and advanced DevOps practices</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure adherence to <strong>SLAs and regulatory requirements</strong> through advanced monitoring, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of operational processes.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>3–4 years of progressive experience in data engineering</strong>, with expert-level mastery of <strong>Azure Data Factory, SQL, and cloud data platforms</strong>, including Azure and/or GCP.</p> </li> <li> <p>Proven expertise in designing, optimizing, and managing <strong>large-scale, production-grade data pipelines</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Deep expertise in <strong>SQL performance tuning, ADF orchestration, and CI/CD automation</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Advanced knowledge of <strong>production operations, troubleshooting, and high-availability data processing at scale</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with <strong>Adverity, Dataflow, BigQuery, Databricks, dbt, or Terraform</strong> is a plus.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with <strong>Wrike, Jira, or Azure DevOps</strong> is a plus.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>DP-203 and/or GCP Data Engineer certifications</strong> are a plus.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <p>Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to <strong>Be Extraordinary</strong>, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also <strong>Lead Optimistically</strong>, firmly believing in and <strong>Championing Growth and Development</strong> for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.</p> <p>We <strong>Create an Open environment</strong> 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.</p> <p>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, 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 note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.</p> <p>This position is available in a <strong>Remote or Hybrid Work Modality</strong> and must be performed from any location within <strong>Mexico or Colombia</strong>. Only candidates residing in either country who are <strong>legally authorized to work there</strong> may apply. Remote work from outside <strong>Mexico or Colombia</strong>, including relocation abroad under a remote work contract, is <strong>not permitted under any circumstances</strong>.</p> <p>Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy">Privacy Notice</a> for more information on how we process the information you provide.</p> <p>While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>