EMEA Partnerships & Media Operations Manager

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an EMEA Partnerships & Media Operations Manager to develop media partnerships and optimize in-house capabilities in a dynamic role. The position involves strategy development, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging emerging media trends to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

Positive work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Flat organization structures

International team that values diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in digital media strategy, planning, and buying focused on the EMEA region.
• Proven experience in managing strategic partnerships within a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key media and AdTech partnerships across EMEA.
• Lead the roadmap for scaling in-house media capabilities.
• Monitor partnership performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Digital media strategy

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

Google Ads

Facebook Ads Manager

DV360

The Trade Desk

Job description

* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

Lenovo is seeking a talentedEMEA Partnerships & Media Operations Managerto join our EMEA Media Center of Excellence (COE). This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working closely with geo and country marketers, functional COEs, and creative and media agencies to develop and implement strategies tailored to the EMEA markets.

In this position you are a strategic thinker who can lead the EMEA partnership strategy while also managing the media in-housing roadmap and process. You will be responsible for scaling media in-housing capabilities, fostering strategic partnerships, and ensuring seamless collaboration with the activation agency to drive Lenovo’s marketing and business objectives across the EMEA region. You will be reporting to ourSr. Manager for Media Planning.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and manage key media, AdTech, and MarTech partnerships across EMEA, including negotiating agreements and leading Joint Business Partnerships (JBPs) and performance reviews.
• Media In-housing: Lead the roadmap for scaling in-house media capabilities, working closely with external agencies and internal teams to integrate efficient planning and buying processes.
• Performance & Innovation: Monitor partnership performance, align with EMEA KPIs, and drive continuous improvement by leveraging industry trends and insights.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with business units and regional stakeholders to align strategies, ensure compliance, and support smooth execution of joint initiatives.

Your Professional Experience:

• Experience in digital media strategy, planning, and buying, with a focus on the EMEA region.
• Proven experience in managing strategic partnerships and joint business agreements within a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging AdTech and MarTech solutions to drive digital media strategy. Comprehensive knowledge of emerging media trends within EMEA, including connected TV, OTT, and digital out-of-home.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, particularly in coordinating cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in media planning and buying platforms (Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, DV360, The Trade Desk). Experience with media metrics, attribution methodologies, and digital channel optimization.

Tools and Methods:

• Expertise in digital media platforms and tools related to media planning, attribution, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with taxonomy development, DSPs/DMPs, CDPs, and Clean Rooms.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.

What We Can Offer You:

• Positive work life balance
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your needs
• Flat organization structures where decisions are made fast
• You are joining an international team that values diversity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations: * Spain - Madrid - Madrid * United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

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