Performance Manager

Atomic 212º; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wholeself program

Marcel AI Platform

Learning & Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Birthday leave & flexible holidays

Work Your World

Parental leave

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ is seeking a Senior Digital Marketing Lead in Sydney to drive performance across search, social and programmatic channels. You will manage campaigns, budgets and client relationships, delivering strategic insights and reporting to stakeholders.

You will mentor the Performance Executives, push for best practices, and contribute to learning initiatives across the network. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation and client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a digital, performance marketing or analytical role within an agency or consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in paid search.
• Experience in paid social and programmatic trading (preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A passion for digital marketing innovation and continuous learning.
• Advanced organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and act as a key contact for campaign performance.
• Provide proactive insights and strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes.
• Present campaign results and optimisation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Oversee campaign planning, execution and optimisation across search, social and programmatic channels.
• Manage digital budgets and media allocations.
• Review media plans and audience targeting for accuracy.
• Analyse campaign data and develop actionable insights.
• Ensure reporting frameworks, tracking and tagging are implemented correctly.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support delivery of campaign objectives.
• Mentor and develop Performance Executives; drive best practice and automation.
• Support career development through coaching and training.

Skills

Digital marketing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Learning mindset

Tools

Google Ads

Google Analytics/GA360

Google Campaign Manager

DV360

Facebook Business Manager

YouTube Advertising

Looker Studio

Audience segmentation tools

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.


• Provide proactive insights and strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes.


• Act as a key point of contact for campaign performance and channel strategy.


• Present campaign results, reports and optimisation recommendations to stakeholders.

Campaign & Performance Management

• Oversee campaign planning, execution and optimisation across search, social and programmatic channels.


• Manage digital budgets and media allocations.


• Review media plans, audience targeting and campaign set-up to ensure accuracy.


• Analyse campaign data and develop actionable insights.


• Ensure reporting frameworks, tracking and tagging are implemented correctly.


• Troubleshoot technical issues and support delivery of campaign objectives.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop Performance Executives.


• Drive best practice processes, efficiencies and automation.


• Support career development through ongoing coaching, feedback and training.


• Ensure high standards of work quality, accountability and delivery.

About You

You'll bring:

• 4+ years' experience in a digital, performance marketing or analytical role within an agency or consultancy environment.


• Strong experience in paid search.


• Experience in paid social and programmatic trading (preferred).


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong client communication and stakeholder management capabilities.


• A passion for digital marketing innovation and continuous learning.


• Advanced organisational and time management skills.

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• Google Ads


• Google Analytics / GA360


• Google Campaign Manager


• DV360


• Facebook Business Manager


• YouTube Advertising


• Looker Studio


• Audience segmentation and attribution modelling tools

Why Join Us?

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the benefits that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.


• A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach, "working your way, with us!"\


• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.


• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.


• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.


• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enENABLE, EmbRACE and Ecologique committees.


• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.


• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.


• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave (based on tenure), secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.


• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing platform designed to support psychological, medical and safety needs.


• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity are more than just words, they are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to recognising and including all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best outcomes for our clients, our people should reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate.

Uniqueness is powerful. Without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be yourself. We like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those requiring additional support throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance or adjustments, please contact [e-mail]. Your personal information will be kept confidential.