Senior Manager, Planning, Philippines

WPP Media Limited; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in Philippines seeks a dynamic, results-driven professional to coordinate day-to-day operations across brands, aligning digital strategies with client goals and delivering actionable insights. You will collaborate with planning and execution teams to drive media-first innovations and ensure delivery excellence in a global, hybrid work environment.

This role offers exposure to a globally networked client base, with opportunities to advance across markets beyond the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing digital strategies.
• Experience in managing both small and large media budgets.
• Independent and multi-tasking with strong decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders (suppliers, agencies, media owners).

Responsibilities

• Client servicing, relationship management and demonstrating digital leadership across brands.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of client businesses and ensure digital strategies align with brand objectives.
• Plan and develop ideas for media-first innovations and build capability in strategy.
• Collaborate with planning and implementation teams to integrate digital solutions across brands.
• Oversee team tasks, ensure quality service delivery and efficient implementation across brands.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Communication Arts, Communication Research, Communication Technology, and Integrated Marketing

Tools

Media planning tools

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 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 And Impact

This role is within Essence Mediacom, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in the day-to-day operations by coordinating and communicating with key stakeholders and will serve a critical role in ensuring that the company meets its operational goals and deliverables.

• This position affords the opportunity to work for a globally networked client which uses a very robust proprietary marketing-oriented planning framework.
• This client is a leading innovator in the industry and thirsty for market-first innovations.
• Ability to further your career in markets other than Philippines.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

In 3 Months You Would Have

Demonstrate understanding of the client using data to gain insight on business challenges. You will also be up to speed with the competitor landscape for the client's industry.

In 6 Months You Would Have

Be the person whom the client goes to for day-to-day digital insight and activities. Begin to propose ideas and activities to answer identified challenges.

In 12 Months You Would Have

Mentor and handle performance appraisal for team and lead projects independently.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Client servicing, relationship management and demonstrating digital leadership & expertise across brands.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client businesses and ensure digital strategies align with brands & corporate business objectives and needs.
• To plan and develop ideas for media first innovations and build capability in strategy.
• Be unafraid to push back, be bold and stand your ground in terms of ideas internally and externally.
• Collaborate with core planning & implementation teams to ensure optimal integration of digital solutions in the overall brand plans, and ensure deployment of best-in-class digital implementation across brands.
• Grow team's digital capabilities and develop strategic plans for all the key brands.
• Work closely with the core team on all the reports, digital trainings/workshops.
• Oversee the team's day to day tasks, ensure quality service delivery and efficient implementation across all brands.

Skills And Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Communication Arts, Communication Research, Communication Technology, and Integrated Marketing. Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Management Economics or Management Engineering

Work Experience

Minimum 3 – 4 years work experience in business consultancy, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, of which at least 3-4 years have been spent working on media/communications planning related business. Media agency experience optional but working knowledge of media planning required.

Required Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude)

• Experience in developing and implementing various digital strategies.
• Experience in managing both small and large media budgets.
• An independent, self-driven and responsible individual, with multi- tasking and decision making abilities.
• Significant proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders,

e.g. suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners.

• Detailed awareness of the digital industry, industry trends, consumer trends, market status and competition.
• A depth of understanding of the digital industry and consumer's online media

habits.

Others

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Passion for media
• Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional
• Ability to make an impact!

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 believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe'veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations 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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