Senior Manager, Strategy

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds 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 WPPs 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.

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Role Summary and Impact

In this senior leadership role the Senior Manager Strategy will be responsible for defining the overarching strategic vision and positioning across key international client accounts. The candidate will act as the principal strategic consultant for C-Suite client stakeholders and internal executive teams driving high-impact integration of data science content and retail commerce. This position requires a visionary mindset to foster digital innovation secure new business and lead and mentor the agencys strategic talent.

Skills and Experience

• Define and lead the long-term communication strategy and strategic roadmaps for high-profile global and local clients.
• Oversee the collaboration with Data Science and global insight networks to uncover industry-shifting consumer insights.
• Direct the creation of annual plans Masterbrand positioning and integrated media/e-commerce strategic planning.
• Lead high-stakes strategic deliverables strategic pitches and new business developments across the agency.
• Act as the key strategic advisor for client C-levels senior leadership and global stakeholders ensuring market alignment.
• Manage mentor and inspire a team of strategy managers promoting professional development and team performance.
• Drive agency-wide innovation designing thought-leadership pieces and testing advanced attribution and research methodologies.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in communication planning with a strong emphasis on strategy within media agencies.
• Proven experience in strategic account management and relationship-building with senior-level client counterparts.
• Advanced skills in interpreting market data research methodologies and complex measurement tools.
• Flawless communication negotiation and presentation skills in English (mandatory requirement).
• Visionary approach to leadership encouraging intelligent risk-taking collaborative problem-solving and team development.
• Demonstrated capabilities in leading digital transformation and leveraging AI to drive business growth and operational automation.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

We Create an Open environment built 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 were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive environment. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Our main benefits:

• Corporate Benefits & Discounts Platform
• Employee Wellbeing & Support Programs
• Language Platform: Access to English and 49 other languages plus 1 complimentary guest account
• Dedicated e-learning platform for all employees (at least 2000 courses)
• Ticket Restaurant for every working day
• Non-Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tax Assistance Services Support (tax return)
  
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CCNL Aziende del Terziario distribuzione e Servizi (English)

The Gross Annual Pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This reflects part of our broader groups compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role our offer will be determined based on our internal benchmark reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors including business needs experience level of responsibility and qualifications.

The employment contract will be governed by CCNL Aziende del Terziario distribuzione e Servizi.

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38.000 - 72.000 EUR

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 38 - 72