Manager, Planning

About the Company

WPP is the creative transformation company. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to create limitless opportunities for growth. Wavemaker, a leading WPP Media brand, reshapes consumer decision-making through media, content, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of media channels and industry planning tools
• Own campaign activity including briefing teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring accuracy
• Work closely with planning and activation teams to ensure efficient account management
• Act as a trusted day-to-day contact for junior clients
• Support and mentor Planning Executives to develop their careers
• Manage campaign budgets and financial reconciliation processes
• Deliver accurate reports with actionable insights to improve performance
• Use industry trends and client business pressure points to build persuasive stories and recommendations
• Identify and recommend budget shifts during in-flight campaigns

Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of the media landscape, including future trends and best practices
• Proficiency in using media platforms and systems (e.g., OS, Architect, Telmar)
• Ability to translate business problems into media solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills to cultivate relationships with clients and internal teams
• Excellent communication skills to break down complex technical information
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with high accuracy
• Experience in multi-media planning and application of purchase journey thinking

Benefits

• Competitive medical, group retirement, vision, and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days