Manager, Planning, Philippines

WPP Media Limited; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vision & Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP Media Limited’s Wavemaker unit is seeking a Planning Manager in Manila to drive media planning and client growth. You will lead strategic communication planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams across media, data, and technology to deliver impactful campaigns.

The role emphasizes delivering insights, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic agency environment with a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the over-all strategic communication planning process that will address client’s business needs
• Supervise team’s over-all output to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Manage day-to-day client requirements through mentoring junior members of the team
• Appropriate and delegate tasks to individual members of the team, ensuring that they are given adequate time, resources and training to perform the tasks
• Conduct annual and interim review of team members in a thorough and professional manner
• Build and maintain a productive relationship with clients and team members
• Assist with fee and contract negotiation as well as other aspect of the business
• Work with the client to arrive at the best processes/ system for managing their business
• Work with other teams/departments to promote clients interest with strategically important media owners
• Take part in new business pitches and provide insightful and comprehensive communications solutions for the agency and its clients

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary

This role is within Wavemaker, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in positively provoking growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology as a Planning Manager.

Measures Of Success

• Understand the client business and the category and key drivers of growth
• Build a collaborative relationship with your clients and act as the lead contact across assigned brands
• Embed into the internal team and understand the different specialist teams you work with
• Understand the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account

In Six Months

• Lead your own planning response from insight and strategy through to execution
• Project manage cross-media, category and industry leading campaigns

In 12 Months

• Work closely with the client team and other specialist teams on at least one project
• Coach junior members of the team to achieve their goals
• Deliver a positive client performance rating on your brands and helped deliver a positive over-all score for the team

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Lead the over-all strategic communication planning process that will address client’s business needs
• Supervise team’s over-all output to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Manage day-to-day client requirements through mentoring junior members of the team
• Appropriate and delegate tasks to individual members of the team, ensuring that they are given adequate time, resources and training to perform the tasks
• Conduct annual and interim review of team members in a thorough and professional manner
• Build and maintain a productive relationship with clients and team members
• Assist with fee and contract negotiation as well as other aspect of the business
• Work with the client to arrive at the best processes/ system for managing their business
• Work with other teams/departments to promote clients interest with strategically important media owners
• Take part in new business pitches and provide insightful and comprehensive communications solutions for the agency and its clients

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically, firmly believing in andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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