Director of Media Activation & Implementation

WPP Media Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media Limited is seeking an Implementation & Activation Director to drive best-in-class activation planning and buying across Social, Search, Programmatic, and E‑Commerce channels. You will cultivate senior-level client relationships, provide strategic guidance, and lead activation efforts to achieve client objectives powered by data and automation.

You will motivate teams, partner with GroupM offerings, and maintain a culture of continuous learning and growth, delivering future-facing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in performance channels within a media or marketing environment.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong relationships with clients at intermediate to senior levels.
• Proactively recommend tactics and opportunities that meet client objectives.
• Construct and present future-facing implementation plans grounded in data.
• Lead client media audits, negotiations, and billings forecasting.
• Motivate and empower direct reports to achieve team goals.
• Ensure activation commitments and client contractual obligations are met.
• Collaborate with internal product teams to articulate benefits and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead regular performance reviews and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Performance channels

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Results-driven

Authenticity

Industry knowledge

Job description

WPP Media Limited is seeking an Implementation & Activation Director to drive best-in-class activation planning and buying across Social, Search, Programmatic, and E‑Commerce channels. You will cultivate senior-level client relationships, provide strategic guidance, and lead activation efforts to achieve client objectives powered by data and automation.

You will motivate teams, partner with GroupM offerings, and maintain a culture of continuous learning and growth, delivering future-facing