Head of Strategy

Havas Group; France; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global communications agency is seeking a Head of Strategy to lead strategic initiatives for top clients. This senior role involves guiding a team of strategists to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that drive transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, a solid background in media and creative strategy, and a proven ability to foster client relationships and team development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic planning or marketing, ideally in an agency.
• Experience leading strategy on major accounts with media and creative.
• Strong expertise in market research and consumer insights.

Responsabilités

• Set and oversee strategic direction across key clients.
• Lead development of omnichannel communication strategies.
• Manage and mentor a team of planners and strategy directors.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client collaboration

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Overview

Agency : Havas Thailand

Job Description :

Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, operating in over 100 countries. The Group is made up of three major divisions: Havas Creative Network, Havas Media Network and Havas Health. We have a multi-disciplinary offering, united under one leadership, all in one building: advertising, media, data, technology, digital, social, mobile, CRM, UX, sports and entertainment, public relations, corporate communications, healthcare, design, research, employer branding and recruitment. Havas a truly integrated marketing and communications company.

Our mission is to make a meaningful difference for the brands, the businesses, and lives of the people with whom we work. In an integrated “end to end” system we call [Mx], it means creating meaningful experiences for consumers – experience designed to be engaging, trusted and influential. It’s centred around building the right communication solutions by focusing on the relationship between the right target audience and the content and media that matters most to them. It requires an agency culture driven by data – connecting the right audience, the right idea, creativity, and the media which they engage. The three tenets of meaningful experiences – Connection, Context and Content are powered by a number of tools that help us make key decisions.

To bring this vision to life, Havas is nurturing talent across the business that is fully equipped to deliver holistic communications solutions (from omni-channel strategy through to implementation) ensuring audience planning and data integration throughout. 3D acumen (or rather 3C) is essential to ensure Connection, Context and Content are the principles driving our strategic communications solutions.

As Head of Strategy, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic vision for Havas Thailand’s most important clients. You will lead and inspire a team of strategists across both media and creative disciplines to deliver integrated, future-facing strategies that drive business transformation and marketing excellence.

This is a senior leadership position that blends high-level strategic thinking, client partnership, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction on key accounts, driving innovation, and building the strategic capability of the agency as a whole.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership
   • Set and oversee the strategic direction across a portfolio of key clients, ensuring relevance, originality, and effectiveness in all output.
   • Lead the development of omnichannel communication strategies that integrate data, media, and creative thinking.
   • Translate client challenges into actionable insights and inspire teams to build bold, meaningful ideas.
   • Actively contribute to annual brand planning, communications roadmaps, and go-to-market strategies.
2. Client Collaboration
   • Serve as the senior strategic partner for client leadership teams, fostering strong, trusted relationships.
   • Challenge client briefs, elevate strategic ambition, and influence key marketing decisions.
   • Drive organic growth opportunities by identifying white space and translating insights into new business initiatives.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Lead collaboration between media, creative, content, data, and tech teams to deliver cohesive, insight-led solutions.
   • Facilitate working sessions, workshops, and briefings that align diverse teams around a common strategic vision.
   • Act as the key link between creative ambition and commercial reality – ensuring work is both exciting and effective.
4. Team Leadership & Development
   • Manage and mentor a team of planners and associate strategy directors, ensuring continued skill development and performance growth.
   • Create a culture of strategic excellence, collaboration, and curiosity within the strategy team and across departments.
   • Provide training, tools, and frameworks that elevate the team’s strategic thinking and storytelling capabilities.
5. Thought Leadership & Innovation
   • Stay at the forefront of cultural, technological, and media trends to inspire fresh thinking across the agency.
   • Champion innovative planning approaches, tools, and methodologies to drive strategic excellence.
   • Contribute to award submissions, agency marketing, and regional initiatives that position Havas Thailand as a leader in strategy and effectiveness.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degreein Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience

• 10+ yearsin strategic planning, marketing, or a related field, ideally within an agency environment.
• Proven successleading strategyon major accounts, with experience across both media and creative planning.
• Demonstrated experiencemanaging teams and developing strategic talent.
• Strong expertise in market research, consumer insights,and brand positioning.

Why Join Havas Thailand?

At Havas Thailand, we are committed to crafting impactful strategies that create real results for clients. Join our team as an Associate Strategy Director and lead strategic projects for top brands, working in a creative, collaborative environment that values innovative ideas and tangible outcomes. Together, we are shaping the future of media & creative strategy.

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Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.