Global Digital Manager

Havas Media UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Media UK is searching for a Digital Manager who will collaborate with global teams to create aligned communication solutions and drive innovative digital strategies. The role focuses on leveraging AI solutions for improved client outcomes.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in digital marketing, strong media planning skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position involves managing the execution of digital strategies and working closely with media partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in digital marketing, preferably in media planning.
• Experience working with high-profile clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proficient understanding of digital technology partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Director in managing global teams for aligned communication.
• Develop innovative digital strategies integrating AI solutions.
• Manage local execution of digital strategy and reporting.

Skills

Digital marketing experience

Media planning/activation

Digital technology partners understanding

AI tools adaptation

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Google Marketing Platform

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting role to work on a globally recognizable brand committed to shaping the future of its sector. We’re looking for a “can-do” attitude and “team-first” player to join our digital team. The Digital Manager will work alongside the Digital Director and Head of Digital to deliver on global strategic priorities, drive quality and innovative solutions, and ensure adherence to overall digital planning, activation and operational best practices by local markets. The Digital Manager will work in close collaboration with the Account team and will coordinate with Havas specialists (e.g. Data, Ad Operations, Search, Social, and Programmatic experts).

Mission & Responsibilities

• You will support the Digital Director to manage and work with global and local teams of specialists to create perfectly aligned communication solutions and share exchange of best practices.
• You will be a key member in developing innovative digital strategies and bringing AI-solutions to markets to enable better performance and client business outcomes.
• You will help deliver and oversee the implementation approach for this strategy alongside channel specialists within the team.
• You build good relationships with key media partners to provide the best service and access to products and resources.
• You will manage and review the local execution of digital strategy, implementation and reporting.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• 5+ years’ experience in digital marketing field – media planning/activation preferred, digital media & tech savvy and a passion for staying on top of trends.
• Paid social background preferred but not mandatory.
• Demonstrable experience of working on high profile clients and communicating effectively with senior client stakeholders.
• Proficient understanding of digital technology partners (i.e. IAS, Google Marketing Platform).
• Comfortable adapting to new AI tools and skilled in usage of AI to enhance performance and drive better client outcomes.
• General knowledge of marketing technology solutions required for paid media activity (i.e. Customer Relationship Management, Mobile Measurement Platforms, Analytics etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Strong sense of problem solving, critical thinking, and solutions-oriented creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Strong project management and managerial skills.

Abilities

• Excellent people & networking skills.
• Self-starter demonstrating initiative and proactiveness.
• Analytical and thorough in understanding challenges and in identifying optimal solution.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Collaborative, building and maintaining strong relationships with global & local teams, clients, partners, and media owners.
• Agile, prioritising what’s urgent and important to achieve the team’s goals.