Manager -Implementation Planning

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a Manager – Implementation Planning who will:

• Responsible for oversight of the junior roles, this includes training and ongoing work quality. Regular two-way feedback is needed with onshore planning and pod leads covering workload and team performance.
• Planning Managers are responsible for the QA of all E2E media planning tasks across brand and performance media to ensure work is being delivered consistently accurately & on time.
• Operationally responsible for training and execution of olives, trafficking, creative management, launch and in-flight optimization management.
• Motivate junior team members, leading by example while teaching new skills.
• Provide timely and actionable feedback to aid in team development and improvement.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the team.
• Understand when to escalate issues to managers.
• Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done.

Skills and Experience

• Media Planning are experts on the paid media landscape and how consumers interact with it. We architect and steward holistic media plans throughout their lifecycle, owning the creation of overall plans, cross-channel budget allocation, in flight cross-channel optimization & reporting and post-campaign analysis. We are our clients’ key contacts for a unified view across all aspects of their campaigns, narrating the story of the campaign from planning recommendations through to PCA.
• Basic spreadsheet capabilities (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table) are a must.
• Superior presentation design skills, in slides or document format.
• Sound written and  and advance.
• Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail and ability to quality control work.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Superb client relationship and management skills.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment.
• Skilled in quantitative reasoning.
• Experience with planning activity across multiple markets is beneficial

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 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.