Global Planning Director — AI-Driven Growth & Strategy

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Digitas, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Global Planning Business Director to join Digitas, where strategy, creativity, data and technology come together to help some of the world's leading brands stay ahead of what's next.

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll shape the future of a strategically important global client partnership, influencing marketing transformation and driving meaningful business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in media planning, communications strategy, client leadership or related disciplines.
• A track record of leading complex client relationships and managing senior stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to translate business challenges into effective marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of Digitas' most important client relationships, building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Shape integrated marketing and media strategies that connect business objectives with measurable outcomes.
• Guide clients through change, identifying new opportunities across media, data, technology and emerging marketing solutions.
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled planning, automation and innovation to improve effectiveness and unlock growth.
• Drive commercial success by supporting account development, profitability, forecasting and strategic expansion opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop cross-functional teams, creating an environment where people can learn, contribute and thrive.
• Ensure the highest standards of planning quality, operational excellence and delivery across all client work.

Skills

Media planning

Client leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

AI interest

Job description

Digitas, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Global Planning Business Director to join Digitas, where strategy, creativity, data and technology come together to help some of the world's leading brands stay ahead of what's next.

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll shape the future of a strategically important global client partnership, influencing marketing transformation and driving meaningful business growth.