Digital Strategy Planning & Execution Director

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

The Digital Strategy Planning & Execution Director  is a pivotal role responsible for orchestrating comprehensive planning efforts, ensuring strategic alignment across all initiatives and adherence to group directives. This position involves guiding Digital Strategy Managers in tactical and strategic planning, fostering their continuous learning in digital media through structured training and certifications. A core responsibility is to identify innovation opportunities in media and oversee the development and evaluation of research products, market studies, and special initiatives. The Director guarantees compliance with group guidelines, SOX policies, and operational transparency, while also validating tactical proposals and monitoring media mix to ensure effective execution of digital strategies and the achievement of strategic objectives.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution within the media and digital marketing landscape.
• Strong ability to lead, mentor, and guide planning and digital strategy teams.
• Expertise in identifying and driving innovative media opportunities.
• Solid background in evaluating research products, market studies, and special initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, processes, and regulatory policies (e.g., SOX), fostering operational transparency.
• Experience managing cross-functional collaborations with planners and trading teams to achieve product objectives.
• Capability to elaborate strategic frameworks and guide teams (specifically Digital Strategy Managers) through bidding processes.
• Proficiency in fostering continuous learning and development in digital media through training and certification programs.
• Deep understanding of media mix optimization and digital strategy monitoring to ensure brand performance and strategic objective fulfillment.

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 accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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