Manager - Planning

Omnicom Media Group UAE - PHD; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media Group UAE - PHD is seeking a Performance Manager to lead delivery, optimization, and analysis of digital media performance across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic. You will manage budgets, mentor a team of Performance Media Executives, and build strong client relationships to drive growth and innovation.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, platform expertise (Google Ads, SA360, DV360, Meta Ads Manager), and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, optimization, and analysis of digital media performance across channels.
• Own budget management and optimization across performance platforms.
• Mentor and develop a team of Performance Media Executives.
• Build strong client relationships and present performance insights.
• Identify new technologies and platform capabilities to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure campaign success.
• Deliver Quarterly Business Reviews with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Paid media

Team leadership

Client management

Data-driven insights

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Google Ads

SA360

DV360

Meta Ads Manager

Analytics tools

Job description

PHD is a global media and marketing communications agency, driven by innovation and creativity. We deliver transformative growth by helping our clients outthink, outpace and outgrow their competition — with intelligence connected across a next generation network — that brings everything and everyone together.

Services : Media planning & buying; strategic planning; data analytics & technology consultants; social & content marketing; SEO; creative services including dynamic creative optimization.

As a Performance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery, optimization, and analysis of digital media performance across multiple performance channels. Leveraging proprietary tools and market-leading platforms, you will drive data-led insights, ensure best-in-class execution, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with client business objectives. You will play a key role in client relationship management, business growth, and innovation, while mentoring and developing a team of Performance Media Executives to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

A Typical Day Will Include

• Develop, implement, and optimize performance media strategies across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic, from planning through execution and analysis.
• Own budget management and optimization across performance platforms, ensuring efficient spend aligned with client KPIs and business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Performance Media Executives, maintaining high standards of execution, optimization, reporting, and insights.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on performance strategy, innovation, and best practices.
• Identify and test new technologies, betas, and platform capabilities to drive improved performance and client outcomes.
• Deliver training and development sessions for junior team members and contribute to upskilling wider agency teams.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, operations teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless campaign delivery and innovation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and evolving digital opportunities, integrating them into media strategies and plans.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction while supporting revenue growth and new business initiatives for the Performance Media division.
• Lead client onboarding processes, including technical setup and platform implementation across biddable channels.
• Prepare and present Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), provide clear insights, performance narratives, and actionable recommendations.
• Own the biddable media response for new business pitches, demonstrating strong strategic thinking, storytelling, and performance expertise.
• Lead cross-functional digital initiatives such as attribution modeling, data partnerships, and dynamic creative optimization (DCO).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven hands-on experience across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic media.
• Strong working knowledge of platforms including Google Ads, SA360, DV360, Meta Ads Manager, and relevant analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights and performance-driven strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Relevant certifications (Google Ads, Facebook Blueprint, analytics tools) are preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Omnicom Media Group, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiates us as an employer of choice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At Omnicom Media Group we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience and perspective.