Sr Manager Implementation Planning at WPP Media

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paid search, Paid social, Stakeholder management, Media planning, Media buying, Programmatic advertising, E-commerce, Data analysis, Automation, Strategic planning, Leadership, Communication, Presentation skills, Problem solving, Collaboration, Media negotiation

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. Role Summary and Impact The role of the Implementation & Activation Manager is to deliver the highest excellence in Implementation Planning and Buying, spanning Social, Search, Programmatic and E-Comm, powered by data, technology, and automation, ensuring client campaigns are executed and amplified in an effective, efficient, and future facing way. Clients Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with clients at an intermediate to senior level Maintain an in-depth understanding of client challenges, objectives & initiatives, and be able to clearly articulate these to your team and your media partners. Robust understanding of the in-scope services of your clients and the process for completing work above and beyond Proactively recommend tactics and opportunities that resolve client challenges and objectives. Product When required, a strict adherence to activation commitments that have client contract association. Able to construct and present effective and future facing Implementation plans, that are grounded in strategic priorities and data-led optimisation recommendations. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the media landscape, able to confidently articulate and train others on core media principles and the how each media touchpoint can fuel growth for clients. Collaborate closely with internal product teams including GroupM proprietary product and service teams to ensure you can clearly articulate the benefits of their inclusion, with a focus on identifying growth opportunities that can transform outcomes. Seek to find, communicate and implement improvements in all aspects of the role. A pivotal role for client media audits, media negotiations and billings forecasting, working hand in hand with your key stakeholders to deliver client KPI’s. People Motivate and empower direct reports to achieve individual, team and organisational goals. Conduct fortnightly 1:1 check-ins, annual Career Conversations and Annual Performance Reviews with direct reports. Continuously champion company values to build strong and trusted connections, solution-oriented perspectives and demonstrate that you genuinely care for collective team success. Skills and Experience Experience with Paid Search & Social Stakeholder management experience You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work, and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome. Passion for our industry, with robust craft and leadership experience. Strong, up to date, media landscape knowledge (confidently able to articulate macro consumer trends and the challenges and opportunities they bring). Problem solving mentality. Clear communicator, with strong presentation skills. Highly collaborative, with the ability to bring together the right people at the right time Results driven with the ability to identify and clearly articulate what’s working and why. 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. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering excellence in implementation planning and buying across social, search, programmatic, and e-commerce channels. You will manage client relationships, lead media strategy, and motivate direct reports to achieve organizational goals.