Director, Planning

Adelphi Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media in the United States is seeking a Director, Planning to lead strategic vision and integrated media planning across client portfolios, serving as senior client advisor and guiding cross-functional teams.

This role drives multi-channel strategies, performance analyses, and talent development with a focus on innovation, client satisfaction, and operational excellence within OM's planning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive media planning experience, with significant leadership and client management responsibilities in an agency environment.
• Proven success in developing and leading integrated media strategies for complex, high-value accounts.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and industry planning/analytics tools.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead through change in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for client portfolios and lead multi-channel media strategies that drive business results.
• Act as a senior advisor to clients, providing forward-thinking counsel and identifying opportunities for partnership and innovation.
• Oversee the development and delivery of major client presentations, strategic recommendations, and campaign performance analyses.
• Ensure programs are continuously optimized through robust data analysis, performance monitoring, and proactive recommendations.
• Advocate for clients within OM, ensuring their objectives are met through integrated strategies and informed investment decisions.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor planning teams to deliver best-in-class work and foster a culture of high performance, growth, and accountability.
• Promote collaboration with activation, analytics, creative, and strategy teams to deliver cohesive plans.
• Champion operational excellence by optimizing workflow, driving process improvements, and adopting OM tools.
• Identify, develop, and retain top talent through ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Model OM’s values and drive cross-team engagement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Industry planning/analytics tools

Job description

Agency:

Omnicom Media

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

Director,Planning

As a Director in Planning at Omnicom Media, you are a proven leader responsible for the strategic vision, direction, and integrated media planning excellence across multiple client portfolios. You will serve as the senior client advisor, guide cross-functional teams, and champion innovation in media strategy. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving business outcomes, fostering top-tier client relationships, and elevating the performance of your planning teams.

Within this role you have two core areas of responsibility:

Planning Excellence for the Client

• Set the strategic vision for client portfolios and lead the creation and stewardship of multi-channel media strategies that drive business results.
• Act as a senior advisor to clients, providing forward-thinking counsel and identifying opportunities for partnership and innovation.
• Oversee the development and delivery of major client presentations, strategic recommendations, and campaign performance analyses.
• Ensure programs are continuously optimized through robust data analysis, performance monitoring, and proactive recommendations.
• Advocate for clients within OM, ensuring their objectives are met through integrated strategies and informed investment decisions.

Planning Excellence for the Team

• Lead, inspire, and mentor planning teams to deliver best-in-class work and foster a culture of high performance, growth, and accountability.
• Promote collaboration by partnering with activation, analytics, creative, and strategy teams to deliver cohesive and impactful plans.
• Champion operational excellence by optimizing workflow, driving process improvements, and encouraging adoption of OM tools and best practices.
• Identify, develop, and retain top talent by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and leadership opportunities.
• Serve as a role model for OM’s values and culture, driving cross-team engagement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive media planning experience, with significant leadership and client management responsibilities in an agency environment.
• Proven success in developing and leading integrated media strategies for complex, high-value accounts.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and industry planning/analytics tools.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead through change in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and talent development.

How We Will Measure Success

• Deliver strategic media plans that consistently exceed client expectations and drive measurable business growth.
• Build and sustain strong, long-term client partnerships based on trust, innovation, and strategic insight.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on continuous learning, operational excellence, and collaboration.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and timeliness of all deliverables across client portfolios.
• Continuously elevate OM’s reputation and thought leadership within the industry.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $215,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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