Manager, Planning

WPP Media
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have end-to-end media planning experience in a fast-paced agency environment and a track record of leading teams. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments and external vendors, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence four days a week.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with end-to-end media planning experience in a client-facing agency role
    — “Manage the day-to-day needs of key accounts and lead full-cycle campaigns”
  • Individuals who have led teams and mentored junior members in media strategy
    — “Actively supervise, train, and mentor junior team members”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires in-office presence four days a week
    — “teams in the office around four days a week”
  • Candidates must demonstrate experience with media planning tools and systems
    — “Hands on experience in planning tools but not limited to CMV, TV tools, GWI, Similar Web”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with full-cycle campaign management and team leadership in your resume and interview
    — “End-to-End Account Ownership: Manage the day-to-day needs of key accounts and lead full-cycle campaigns”
  • Emphasize your ability to negotiate and build strong vendor relationships as a key strength
    — “Build and maintain strong partnerships with external media vendors”
  • Showcase your technical skills in media systems and reporting tools with specific examples
    — “technical expertise in media systems, reporting resources, and MS Office”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • end-to-end account ownership
  • media strategy execution
  • team leadership
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • relationship management
Typical background
4+ years media planning experienceagency environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Media PlanningTeam LeadershipMentorshipCross-functional CollaborationRelationship ManagementWorkflow Management

Preferred

Ai-driven Media Planning

Stack & domain

Media PlanningMedia StrategyTeam LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationRelationship ManagementWorkflow ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingTime ManagementDecision MakingMediaAdvertisingDigital Marketing

About the role

Original posting from WPP Media via Greenhouse

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 our pioneering agentic 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.

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 our pioneering agentic 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.

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Responsibilities of the role:

End-to-End Account Ownership: Manage the day-to-day needs of key accounts and lead full-cycle campaigns—seamlessly transitioning from initial briefing and strategic planning to buying, execution, and insightful reporting.

Media Strategy & Execution: Drive smart, innovative media plans and oversee negotiations to maximize the impact and ROI of every budget.

Team Leadership & Mentorship: Actively supervise, train, and mentor junior team members, fostering a positive culture, high work standards, and strong professional growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders to shape high-level media strategies, and collaborate with internal departments to bring fresh, business-building ideas to the table.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with external media vendors and internal resources to strengthen campaign execution.

Workflow & Operations: Keep projects moving smoothly by managing status reports, meeting strict deadlines, and leading alignment meetings to keep all teams on the same page.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of media planning experience within an agency environment (media or interactive advertising - end to end funnels).

Hands on experience in planning tools but not limited to CMV, TV tools, GWI, Similar Web with knowledge in the consumer goods industry would be advantageous.

A proven track record of developing and executing innovative media and digital strategies, coupled with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing multiple projects, and thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.

Excellent relationship-building skills with a talent for maintaining positive client partnerships and strong negotiation abilities.

Strong quantitative proficiency, paired with technical expertise in media systems, reporting resources, and MS Office 

Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, backed by meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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Source: WPP Media careers (Greenhouse)

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