Digital Strategy Planning & Execution Manager

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 the Digital Strategy Planning & Execution Manager, this role drives cross-team excellence by sharing the latest industry trends and best practices, providing day-to-day strategic oversight, and setting clear guidelines for the development of holistic digital strategies. The position champions the use of proprietary products and tracks progress toward key objectives across accounts, while elevating the team’s expertise in the digital media ecosystem through structured training programs and certification planning. It also manages essential administrative processes—including vacations, hiring, and compliance—and supports career growth paths within the Nexus Media Planning team. Additionally, the role ensures rigorous media buying audits, guaranteeing alignment with GroupM standards and overarching digital strategy, ultimately strengthening performance, efficiency, and strategic cohesion across all teams.

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of the digital media ecosystem, industry trends, and best practices.
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated digital strategies.
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and support career development.
• Experience managing training programs, certifications, and capability-building initiatives.
• Solid organizational and administrative management, including staffing processes and operational compliance.
• Experience conducting media buying audits and ensuring alignment with global standards and strategic guidelines.

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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