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WPP Media is hiring a Data Engineer Manager, GOC

About the Role

Oversee the development and operation of data infrastructure within a global delivery environment, managing engineers who build and optimize pipelines, data models, and ETL processes to enable data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of data engineers focused on building and maintaining data platforms
  • Design and implement scalable data architectures for enterprise use
  • Ensure data pipelines are reliable, efficient, and well-monitored
  • Collaborate with analytics and business teams to understand data needs
  • Lead the development of ETL workflows and data integration solutions
  • Enforce data quality standards and consistency across systems
  • Oversee the deployment and maintenance of data warehouses and lakes
  • Drive automation of data processing and reporting tasks
  • Mentor team members in technical and professional growth
  • Establish best practices for data modeling and database design
  • Support cloud-based data infrastructure initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data delivery issues promptly
  • Optimize query performance and system scalability
  • Coordinate with IT and platform teams on infrastructure needs
  • Implement monitoring and alerting for data systems
  • Lead project planning and delivery timelines for data initiatives
  • Evaluate and integrate new data technologies and tools
  • Promote reusable data components and shared services
  • Maintain documentation for data architecture and processes
  • Support audit and compliance requirements for data handling
  • Foster collaboration between engineering, analytics, and operations
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness
  • Drive continuous improvement in data engineering practices
  • Align technical solutions with business objectives

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office presence

Team

Part of the Global Operations Center, working with cross-functional teams across regions

About the GOC

The Global Operations Center delivers scalable, efficient services across time zones, supporting enterprise-wide functions with standardized processes and technology.

Technology Environment

Uses modern data stack including cloud data warehouses, automated pipelines, and real-time monitoring tools to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.

Available for qualified candidates where permitted by policy

About company
WPP Media
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. It operates through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, helping clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investments are working.
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Job Details
Department Global Operations Centre (GOC)
Category data
Posted 5 days ago