Global Planning Lead

Initiative; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Initiative is seeking a Global Planning Lead to shape Volvo's global media planning and drive world-class planning across more than 30 markets. You will lead strategy, ensure alignment with global objectives, and coordinate across agency teams, markets and partners to deliver integrated campaigns.

You will mentor a high-performing planning team and partner with senior clients to grow the relationship while advancing planning best practices across the network.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media, communications, digital, content or integrated planning.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-market planning initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of audience strategy and media ecosystems.
• Ability to connect data, insights and creativity to drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Volvo's global media planning strategy across campaigns, launches and annual planning cycles.
• Translate global objectives into planning frameworks, principles and guidance for local markets.
• Oversee integrated, audience-led media plans across paid, owned, earned and shared channels.
• Shape global channel investment strategies that reflect evolving consumer behaviour and priorities.
• Partner with creative agencies, strategists, analytics teams and media partners to deliver planning outputs.
• Drive innovation, consistency and adoption of planning best practice across 31 markets.
• Represent a consolidated view of market activity and performance to senior global stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing planning team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to grow the client relationship and expand the impact of the global planning function.

Skills

Media Planning

Global Campaigns

Team Leadership

Audience Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Description

Are you a strategic planner who thrives on connecting global vision with local execution?

Agency

Initiative

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description

Are you a strategic planner who thrives on connecting global vision with local execution?

We're looking for a Global Planning Lead to shape and deliver world-class media planning across Volvo's global business. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you'll influence how one of the world's most recognised automotive brands connects with audiences across more than 30 markets.

Working at the centre of Volvo's global marketing ecosystem, you'll transform strategic business objectives into actionable planning frameworks, ensuring consistent excellence across campaign development, channel strategy and market execution. You'll partner with senior client stakeholders, agency teams and market experts to create integrated plans that drive both brand growth and commercial performance.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the development and delivery of Volvo's global media planning strategy across key campaigns, launches and annual planning cycles.
• Translate global business objectives into clear planning frameworks, principles and guidance for local markets.
• Oversee the creation of integrated, audience-led media plans across paid, owned, earned and shared channels.
• Shape global channel investment strategies that reflect evolving consumer behaviour and business priorities.
• Partner with creative agencies, strategists, analytics teams and media partners to deliver best-in-class planning outputs.
• Drive innovation, consistency and adoption of planning best practice across 31 markets.
• Represent a consolidated view of market activity and performance to senior global stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing planning team, fostering collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to grow the client relationship and expand the impact of the global planning function.

What we're looking for

You’ll be an experienced integrated planner with a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering impactful communications strategies.

You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in media, communications, digital, content or integrated planning.
• A strong track record of leading large-scale, multi-market planning initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of audience strategy, communications planning and media ecosystems.
• The ability to connect data, insights and creativity to drive business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior clients and partners.
• Excellent project management, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience working across global or regional accounts within agency, publisher or media environments.

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