Manager, Implementation Planning

About WPP Media

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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 an Manager, Implementation Planning you will take ownership of overseeing the end-to-end execution and optimization of media campaigns while managing and mentoring a team of Senior Implementation Planning Executives. Acting as the bridge between the Implementation Planning Director and your team, you will ensure that all campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams, including activation, analytics, and trading. You will also play a key role in client communication, presenting campaign strategies, results, and recommendations directly to clients. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to agency trading deals and identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in campaign performance.

Skills and Experience

• Client budgets are to be managed with the highest integrity, ensuring accurate tracking, minimal wastage, and adherence to agreed limits.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of media campaigns across various channels (reserved media, social, search, programmatic, e-commerce, etc.), ensuring they meet client objectives and KPIs.

• Manage and mentor Senior Implementation Planning Executives, delegating tasks effectively and reviewing their work to maintain high-quality standards.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, leading presentations on campaign strategies, performance, and insights while addressing client needs and expectations.

• Work closely with the trading team to ensure campaigns align with agency trading deals and partnerships. Coordinate with activation and analytics teams to monitor campaign pacing, budget allocations, and performance across platforms.

• Analyze campaign data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to both clients and internal teams.

• Ensure creative assets meet required specifications and taxonomy is correctly set up for accurate tracking and reporting. Address any revisions needed by collaborating with clients or creative agencies.

• Review and validate consolidated reports from activation teams to ensure accuracy and relevance. Interpret the data effectively to identify key insights and client needs, ensuring that presentations for clients and internal stakeholders are clear, actionable, and aligned with campaign objectives. Leverage automation and AI tools to streamline reporting processes and enhance efficiency.

• Stay updated on industry trends, platform updates, and best practices. Integrate new features and innovations into client strategies to drive better results.

• Collaborate closely with the Implementation Planning Director to align on strategy, share updates, and contribute to the overall success of the department.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Advanced experience in media planning and buying across digital channels.

• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in media planning tools, AdTech solutions, and data analysis platforms.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for digital media, and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. As the Implementation Planning Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the success of campaigns, mentor a talented team, and work closely with senior leadership to deliver exceptional results for clients.

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.

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