Manager Media Planning

The Manager Implementation Planning role at WPP Media involves working closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will be responsible for overseeing junior roles, providing training, and ensuring ongoing work quality. Regular two-way feedback with onshore planning and pod leads is essential to cover workload and team performance. Your responsibilities will include QA of all end-to-end media planning tasks across brand and performance media to ensure consistent and accurate delivery on time. You will be operationally responsible for training and execution of objectives, trafficking, creative management, launch, and in-flight optimization management. Motivating junior team members, providing timely feedback for team development, and effective communication across all levels are key aspects of this role. As a Planning Manager, you are expected to be an expert in the paid media landscape and consumer interactions. You will be responsible for creating holistic media plans, cross-channel budget allocation, in-flight optimization, reporting, and post-campaign analysis. Proficiency in basic spreadsheet capabilities, superior presentation design skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to deadlines are essential. Life at WPP Media includes investing in employees to help them excel in their work. Employees have access to global networks, internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions. The company offers various benefits such as life insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, partner discounts, mental health awareness initiatives, and more. At WPP Media, diversity and inclusion are valued, and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The company believes in creating a sense of belonging for all individuals and celebrates uniqueness. Collaboration, creativity, and connection are fostered through a hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, you can discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please refer to the Privacy Notice on the WPP Media website for information on how your provided information is processed. While all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.,