Senior Digital Manager

Dentsu (ANZ) Management Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer leave

Wellness days

5 weeks annual leave

Learning & development

Dentsu University access

Job summary

dentsu in Sydney is seeking a Lead for digital craft, shaping channel strategy and delivering end-to-end digital campaigns. You will partner with senior leaders to translate sharp thinking into powerful, always-on digital solutions across channels. This is a high-profile role requiring rapid delivery, strategic thinking and strong client relationships.

You will lead a team of digital specialists, drive standout work, and push the boundaries of digital media in a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• You live and breathe digital and know how to make channels work harder and smarter.
• Strong familiarity with agency world, delivering great work on time.
• Confident to own the conversation and build client relationships.
• Remain composed when briefs flood in; maintain delivery pace.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy from first draft.
• A natural collaborator who unites teams to achieve results.
• Curious to test, learn, and push the work further every time.
• Brings energy to elevate the craft of digital work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery across campaigns with high standards.
• Build and mentor a team of digital specialists.
• Drive digital work across video, display, programmatic, content partnerships.
• Own end-to-end responses to briefs: strategy, forecasting, budget.
• Partner with senior clients to embed connected media strategies.
• Explore innovative opportunities with media partners.
• Own commercial delivery from pacing to forecasting and accuracy.

Skills

Digital strategy

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description: At dentsu, we drive growth that matters - for our people, our clients, and the industry. Inspired by Sanpo Yoshi, we’re focused on doing good for business, society, and each other. In Australia, we’re building something powerful: one team with one ambition - to become the most potent media force in the market, known for bold thinking and standout work. We don’t just work for our clients, we build with them. We challenge, partner, and create lasting, growth-driven relationships. We think like challengers, act like owners, and are here to set a new standard. We’ve just landed one of the most exciting new partnerships in market - working with a leading sports and entertainment brand that connects millions of Australians to sport, racing and digital experiences. It’s a high-profile, fast-moving and career-defining account, where media, data and innovation come together to drive standout work.

The Role

Step into a role where digital takes centre stage. You’ll lead the digital craft end-to-end, shaping channel strategy, driving best-in-class execution, and making every touchpoint work harder. Working at the core of a newly won, high-profile account, you’ll partner with senior leaders to turn sharp thinking into powerful campaign and always-on digital solutions. This is your chance to set the standard - elevating output, tightening delivery, and pushing the quality of digital work to a whole new level.

Key Accountabilities

• Step into a newly won, high-profile account and take the lead on day-to-day delivery across Campaigns setting high standards from day one
• Build, mentor and inspire a team of digital specialists, shaping culture, capability and career growth within a flagship dentsu team
• Drive best-in-class digital work across Video, Display, Programmatic and Content Partnerships.
• Bring fresh thinking to a brand entering its next chapter
• Own end-to-end digital responses to briefs, leading strategy, forecasting, budget allocation and performance modelling on a major new piece of business
• Partner closely with senior clients and their in-house teams to embed truly connected, forward-thinking media strategies
• Push boundaries with media partners to unlock innovative opportunities and elevate the work beyond “business as usual”
• Take ownership of commercial delivery, from pacing and performance through to forecasting and financial accuracy

What You Will Bring

• You live and breathe digital and know how to make channels work harder and smarter
• Strong familiarity with agency world, with a track record of getting great work out the door
• Confidence to own the conversation and build real, easy relationships with clients
• A cool head - you thrive when things move fast and briefs keep coming
• Sharp attention to detail with the instinct to get it right first time
• A natural collaborator who brings teams together and makes things click
• Curiosity to test, learn, and push the work further every time
• The energy to lift the craft and make digital work that stands out

What’s in it for you

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.
• This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work