Head of Strategy, Media Growth & Innovation

Accenture PLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Song in Sydney seeks a Head of Strategy to lead the strategic vision for its media practice. You will shape industry-defining work, build new planning approaches, and mentor a high-performing team to navigate a complex media landscape.

You will translate client challenges into distinctive strategic narratives, deepen executive relationships, and drive growth through data-informed, AI-assisted insights. This is a senior leadership role in a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in media strategy, communications planning or related strategic leadership role.
• Strong portfolio of work with measurable impact.
• Deep knowledge of marketing effectiveness and growth drivers.
• Experience working with senior client stakeholders and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision and standards for the media strategy and planning function.
• Lead ambitious strategic thinking that translates into distinctive, effective work.
• Partner with senior clients to understand business, brand and marketing challenges.
• Build trusted executive relationships and act as a strategic advisor beyond briefs.
• Apply marketing-effectiveness principles to help clients optimize investments.
• Develop integrated media strategies across major client accounts and new business opportunities.
• Lead the development of new tools and planning approaches for the media practice.
• Explore how AI can enhance strategic thinking and speed.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing strategy team.

Skills

Media strategy

Strategy leadership

Client leadership

Brand strategy

Job description

Accenture Song in Sydney seeks a Head of Strategy to lead the strategic vision for its media practice. You will shape industry-defining work, build new planning approaches, and mentor a high-performing team to navigate a complex media landscape.

You will translate client challenges into distinctive strategic narratives, deepen executive relationships, and drive growth through data-informed, AI-assisted insights. This is a senior leadership role in a dynamic agency environment.