Implementation & Activation Manager (Performance) at WPP Media

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Performance media, Implementation planning, Campaign activation, Media planning, Operational excellence, Optimization, Reporting, People management, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning, Problem solving, Attention to detail, Communication, Data analysis, Teamwork

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. Implementation & Activation Manager (Performance Media Focused) A Leading WPP Media Brand, Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together. The Role The Implementation & Activation Manager is an important role, ensuring operational excellence and responsible for driving day-to-day work that delivers effective campaigns, ensuring best-in-class consistent implementation, optimisation, and reporting. Working very closely with your Director, you will produce best-in-class solutions, offer unparalleled service and deliver against targets. The role involves the development and application of specialist technical skills, as well as solid people management. Your Primary Responsibilities: Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with clients at an intermediate level, as it relates to implementation planning & activation. Proactively recommend tactics and opportunities that resolve client challenges and objectives. Ownership of the media plan, including reconciliation, and the update of plan changes, with detailed updates for internal stakeholders. Able to construct and present robust Implementation plans, that are grounded in strategic priorities. Oversee workflow of direct reports, swiftly escalating issues as they arise. Conduct fortnightly 1:1s, annual Career Conversations and Performance Reviews with direct reports. What Makes You Great: You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work, and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome. Keen interest in our industry and excited to work with market leading partners & technologies. Inquisitive and demonstrates desire to understand and know more. Ability to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring that the most important and urgent ones are identified and addressed first. Results driven with the ability to identify and clearly articulate what’s working and why. Problem solving mentality. Attention to detail. Clear communicator. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. At WPP Media, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! Apply now and share your CV via the link! #LI-PROMOTED Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

The Implementation & Activation Manager is responsible for driving day-to-day operational excellence in performance media campaigns. This includes managing media plans, overseeing direct reports, and cultivating strong relationships with clients to deliver effective solutions.