Senior Manager - Planning

Omnicom Media MENA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media MENA in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead the development and execution of comprehensive media plans across TV, print, radio, outdoor, online and emerging channels.

You will analyze market trends, collaborate with clients and internal teams, manage timelines, mentor junior staff, and drive growth through data-driven strategies and strong vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing high standard and quality service to our clients in understanding their requirements and needs.
• Work with the team to create media plans that integrate all aspects of media: TV, Print, Radio, Outdoor, Interactive, and Emerging Technologies.
• Devising both online and offline media strategies fulfilling client/brief objectives.
• Developing and managing Media budgets.
• Liaising with the Investment team to ensure that buying commitments are achieved.
• Responsibility for supervision and line management of junior team members of the planning team.
• Providing recommendations and analysis on targeting, geography, scheduling, support level, and budget.
• Executing campaigns on a timely basis and prepare campaign summary and analysis.
• Maintaining media schedules and tracking the placement of broadcast, print, internet, and OOH buys to ensure the accuracy of emerging media opportunities and incorporate them into media plans.
• Maintaining communication/integration with multiple agency partners (creative, account, web, promotions, media buying, research)
• Managing relationships with vendors.

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 Senior Planning Manager, you will be instrumental in leading the development and execution of comprehensive media plans across various platforms. You will leverage industry-leading tools and technologies to analyze market trends and audience insights, creating strategies that deliver impactful results. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality media planning and seamless execution, while also managing project timelines and objectives. In addition to supporting business growth, you will mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

A Typical Day Will Include

• Providing high standard and quality service to our clients in understanding their requirements and needs.
• Work with the team to create media plans that integrate all aspects of media: TV, Print, Radio, Outdoor, Interactive, and Emerging Technologies.
• Devising both online and offline media strategies fulfilling client/brief objectives.
• Developing and managing Media budgets.
• Liaising with the Investment team to ensure that buying commitments are achieved.
• Responsibility for supervision and line management of junior team members of the planning team.
• Providing recommendations and analysis on targeting, geography, scheduling, support level, and budget.
• Executing campaigns on a timely basis and prepare campaign summary and analysis.
• Maintaining media schedules and tracking the placement of broadcast, print, internet, and OOH buys to ensure the accuracy of emerging media opportunities and incorporate them into media plans.
• Maintaining communication/integration with multiple agency partners (creative, account, web, promotions, media buying, research)
• Managing relationships with vendors.