Group Director, Programmatic Solutions

WPP Media•Toronto, ON

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Director, Programmatic Solutions will lead a high-performing team delivering programmatic and advanced digital solutions across a broad portfolio of clients. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client remits, identifying cross-channel opportunities, and representing the solutions team in new business and senior client conversations. This is a highly commercial, client-facing leadership role that requires deep programmatic expertise, strong presentation skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead and develop a team.

Requirements

Strong background in programmatic media and digital solutions.
Proven experience leading teams and managing senior direct reports.
Significant client-facing and presentation experience.
Experience supporting or leading new business pitches.
Strong commercial mindset and ability to identify growth opportunities.
Ability to speak confidently about DSPs and the broader programmatic ecosystem.
Strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience across agency or solutions-led environments.
Exposure to omnichannel planning and activation.
Experience working across display, video, CTV, social, and commerce.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

Lead the Programmatic Solutions team across a broad client portfolio, ensuring delivery of high-quality campaign and solution work.
Oversee and develop a team of Associate Directors, providing coaching, direction, and support.
Evaluate client briefs and budgets from planning teams and identify opportunities for cross-channel solutions.
Drive incremental revenue by expanding existing client relationships and introducing new products and capabilities.
Support new business pitches and represent the Solutions team with confidence and credibility.
Build and deliver presentations for clients and internal stakeholders, including new business decks and strategic recommendations.
Lead quarterly business reviews and senior client presentations.
Work closely with planning leads, performance teams, and activation teams to solve client challenges.
Ensure strong client satisfaction through proactive account leadership and strategic solutions.
Help grow the solutions pipeline across existing and prospective clients.
Stay close to the programmatic landscape, including DSPs, SSPs, display, video, CTV, advanced social, and commerce.