Director, In-House Media Transformation

Mastercard; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard seeks a Director of Marketing Services to build our in-house media capability across regions, starting with pilot markets and expanding globally.

You will manage regional media planning resources, set standards, and own the operating model, governance and commercial terms with trading desk partners. This role demands senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Legal and Procurement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in media planning, buying and performance media leadership.
• Experience building or scaling in-house media capabilities or client-side transitions.
• Multi-market or regional remit across Europe and EEMEA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the media capability strategy, operating model and performance.
• Set delivery standards across planning, buying, activation, measurement and reporting.
• Drive the roadmap for in-house capability and expansion into new regions.
• Oversee budget, DSP fees, trading desk terms and partner relationships.
• Lead governance forums and present progress to executives.

Skills

Paid media leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder governance

Vendor management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Media/Business

Job description

Mastercard seeks a Director of Marketing Services to build our in-house media capability across regions, starting with pilot markets and expanding globally.

You will manage regional media planning resources, set standards, and own the operating model, governance and commercial terms with trading desk partners. This role demands senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Legal and Procurement.