Manager, Implementation Planning

The Manager, Implementation Planning at WPP Media is responsible for overseeing the execution and optimization of media campaigns, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives. This role involves managing a team of Senior Implementation Planning Executives and collaborating across multiple teams, including activation, analytics, and trading. The Manager acts as the primary point of contact for clients, presenting campaign strategies, results, and recommendations.

Key responsibilities include managing client budgets with integrity, overseeing the planning and execution of media campaigns across various channels such as reserved media, social, search, programmatic, and e-commerce. The Manager is also tasked with mentoring team members, ensuring high-quality standards, and collaborating with trading teams to align campaigns with agency trading deals. Analyzing campaign data to identify trends and providing actionable insights to clients and internal teams are also crucial aspects of the role.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and team management abilities, advanced experience in media planning and buying across digital channels, and excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in media planning tools, AdTech solutions, and data analysis platforms is essential. Strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments while managing multiple projects simultaneously are also required.

WPP Media offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection. Employees have access to the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. The company provides competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

Joining WPP Media means becoming part of a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. The company is committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. With a hybrid work approach, employees are encouraged to collaborate in the office around four days a week, promoting creativity and connection.