Paris-Based Implementation Planning Director

wppmedia; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Additional leave days

Disability policy support

CESU credits

We care and act program

Job summary

WPP Media is relocating or expanding its Paris-based planning hub as the Implementation Planning Director. You will own end-to-end media planning across 30 markets and 5 divisions, coordinating with our Delhi offshore desks and the Paris client leadership to deliver integrated campaigns.

You will lead a growing team, build the Paris hub, and oversee multi-market budgets, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across Strategy, Commerce, Analytics, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in media planning with international accounts.
• 3+ years leading multi-market teams.
• Proven end-to-end planning mastery.
• Fluent English; Paris-based or relocating.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end media planning across 30 markets and 5 divisions.
• Lead annual and quarterly prioritisation, budgets, and SLAs.
• Coordinate with offshore activation hubs and central strategy.
• Ensure QA, budget pacing, and post-campaign reporting.
• Partner with client leaders and procurement at senior levels.
• Build and scale the Paris Planning Hub; mentor managers.
• Bridge planning with Strategy, Analytics, and Finance.

Skills

End-to-End Planning

Senior Client Ownership

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budget & Finance

Prioritisation

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Job description

WPP Media is relocating or expanding its Paris-based planning hub as the Implementation Planning Director. You will own end-to-end media planning across 30 markets and 5 divisions, coordinating with our Delhi offshore desks and the Paris client leadership to deliver integrated campaigns.

You will lead a growing team, build the Paris hub, and oversee multi-market budgets, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across Strategy, Commerce, Analytics, and Finance.