Havas Play Global Managing Director
Havas Play Global Managing Director
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Havas Media FranceJob Description :
.Havas Play exists to connect brands and communities. We do this by creating the most meaningful content and experiences that intertwine with peoples passions and areas of culture that people are well and truly engaged with. We are the content accelerators exploring new territories and ways to connect our clients with the people they want to create a connection with.
Havas Play teams are experts in passion and culture with deep knowledge in areas such as gaming sport music tech fashion web 3 and so many more. The teams around the world create communication ecosystems utilising different channels to tap into communities and their fandom.
The Managing Director of Havas Play is a pivotal role requiring a seasoned leader with a strong strategic vision and the ability to manage and inspire a global network of senior leaders. This individual will not only coordinate but also lead driving consistency innovation and growth across the Havas Play network.
We are looking for someone with gravitas proactive energy and a handson approachsomeone who can unite and challenge local stakeholders build a cohesive network and lead by example in pitching and strategy development.
This is a community leadership role focusing on knowledge sharing offer alignment and strategic growth across markets.
The Managing Director of Havas Play is a pivotal role requiring a seasoned leader with a strong strategic vision and the ability to manage and inspire a global network of senior leaders. This individual will not only coordinate but also lead driving consistency innovation and growth across the Havas Play network.
We are looking for someone with gravitas proactive energy and a handson approachsomeone who can unite and challenge local stakeholders build a cohesive network and lead by example in pitching and strategy development.
This is a community leadership role focusing on knowledge sharing offer alignment and strategic growth across markets.
Mission & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Coordination:
Network Leadership: Drive the development and implementation of the Havas Play offer globally ensuring alignment across all local markets.
Standardize Operations: Implement consistent processes branding and operational practices across the network.
Strategic Growth: Craft and execute strategies to expand Havas Plays global footprint and enhance its service offerings.
Stakeholder Engagement: Challenge and inspire local leaders to adopt best practices align with global goals and deliver impactful results.
Knowledge Sharing: Act as the key facilitator for Havas Play knowledge sharing and best practices across the network.
Product and Pipeline Management:
Offer Development: Lead the creation of innovative products and tools tailored to client needs (e.g. local tool implementation tech stack updates).
Pipeline Management: Monitor and support global and local business pipelines holding oneonone discussions with local markets to address challenges and unlock opportunities.
Global Product Initiatives: Build and scale Havas Plays global tech stack and methodologies ensuring local teams are equipped with cuttingedge solutions.
Business Development and Client Engagement:
Pitches and Presentations: Lead highstakes pitches for key global and local clients showcasing Havas Plays expertise with senior stakeholders.
Client Support: Provide strategic recommendations and guidance for global and local clients driving business success.
Revenue Growth: Identify and drive crossselling opportunities to maximize client value across the Havas network.
Collaboration and Training:
Leadership Meetings: Host regular meetings with local Havas Play leaders to align strategies discuss updates and foster collaboration.
Platform Adoption: Ensure consistent adoption of Havas Play Space across all markets to enhance knowledge sharing and resource alignment.
Team Development: Support the growth of local teams through mentorship training and strategic guidance.
Education & Language:
Industry Expertise: At least 10 years of experience in content activation social media (Special Operations) or sports/music agencies.
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success in managing and leading teams including seniorlevel stakeholders across multiple markets.
Educational Background: A degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field is preferred.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional language skills in French are a plus.
Soft Skills & Competencies:
Strategic Vision: A proven ability to develop longterm strategies that align with client goals and market trends.
HandsOn Leadership: A seasoned leader who is also a doer willing to actively contribute to pitching offer development and stakeholder engagement.
Network Builder: Skilled in creating cohesive networks and aligning local stakeholders with global objectives.
Cultural Expertise: Passionate about trends in gaming sports music tech and other cultural areas.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to command attention and influence senior stakeholders.
Proactive and ResultsOriented: A selfstarter who takes initiative and delivers measurable results.
DataDriven Decision Maker: Proficient in analysing and leveraging data to inform strategies and measure success
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Contract Type :
PermanentHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age sex race ethnicity disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individuals ability to perform their job.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
