Manager, Planning

Role Summary and Impact

The Planning Manager is responsible for the overall campaign strategy, planning, and implementation for a portfolio of brands. You will act as a key contact for clients, providing strategic recommendations and ensuring the successful delivery of campaigns that meet and exceed KPIs.

• Develop and present media strategies and implementation plans to clients.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of media campaigns, from briefing to post-campaign analysis.
• Ensure projects/campaigns are tracked and measured based on agreed KPIs and media efficiencies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on planning, operations, and optimization.
• Work with key media partners for implementation planning and negotiations.
• Keep clients and the wider team updated on new digital trends and changes in the media landscape.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth campaign implementation.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in digital or integrated media planning.
• Strong background with a strategic outlook and solid experience in media planning and buying across all digital/media platforms.
• Hands-on experience with advertising technology platforms (e.g., ad servers, DSPs, Facebook Ads Manager).
• Highly evolved presentation and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role.
• Ability to coach and guide junior team members.
• A passion for data, insights, and ideation.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

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