Implementation & Activation Group Director
Implementation & Activation Group Director
Posted on :
07-07-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
Position at WPP Media
IMPLEMETATION AND ACTIVATION GROUP DIRECTOR
ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR
At WPP were constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas bringing together unrivalled talent resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications experience commerce and technology.
Over the last decade we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPPs impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a clients specific needs and challenges providing easy access to the right capabilities. And thats why weve built OpenDoor for Amazon.
OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact for them to innovate learn thrive and occasionally fail too.
The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity fueled by our industry-leading approach to People Platforms and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media business consultancy communications and brand strategy tech and commerce public relations and production.
OpenDoors values are built from Amazons own 16 Leadership Principles and WPPs core values of Open Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together when WPPs Creative Transformation meets Amazons next-level customer centricity our people come together to challenge and impact whats done today and build a better future.
By joining OpenDoor not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPPs top five global clients but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day working in the most unusual way on some of Earths most ambitious opportunities in marketing tech media business and creativity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Implementation & Activation Group Director is a full-time position based in Sydney. This role plays a crucial part in supporting OpenDoors mission to deliver consistency delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses. This role has regional responsibility across XCM (Australia and Singapore) Prime Video (ANZ) and RMI.
The Implementation & Activation is a leadership role within OpenDoor ensuring we are setting our clients our people and our agency up for success now and in the future. The role has responsibility for the direction workflow and quality of omni-channel implementation planning and buying for OpenDoor.As a leader in a diverse team you will be expected to foster an environment where people have clarity on their performance and career paths empowering them to reach their full potential.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The OpenDoor Implementation & Activation team is responsible for delivering best-in-class implementation planning and activation for Amazon. The scope of the Implementation & Activation team covers the Implementation Planning and Activation of all media channels and touchpoints with a focus on delivering connected audience-first client outputs.
With our collective industry expertise we navigate the ever-changing media landscape efficiently and effectively fuelling growth for the brands we work with. Our commitment to transparency and accountability drives best-in-class results consistently. Leveraging our exceptional media relationships to keep our finger on the pulse of emerging opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Leadership & Strategic Partnership
- Be a critical senior consultant for your client spanning Media Negotiations Implementation Planning and Activation
- Regularly meet with vendors and partners to drive your clients agenda and future growth
- Provide strategic insights by acting as an expert on the clients business industry and competitors
- Ensure value from strategic local partnerships and global JBPs are maximized
- Pivotal role in building the agencys reputation for outstanding client service
Product
- Foster a culture of innovative thinking and creativity to develop omni-channel media solutions that raise the bar for Amazon the agency and industry
- Ensuring all client KPIs and contractual commitments spanning Media Negotiation Implementation Planning and Activation are delivered consistently.
- Collaborate closely with internal product teams including WPP Media proprietary product and service teams to ensure you can clearly articulate the benefits of their solutions
- Support OpenDoor craft leaders in identifying and implementing tools technology data and automation solutions through the organisation and then ensuring maximum adoption of best practice.
- Contribute to global operational excellence requirements including data governance reporting and campaign launch management
- Utilize WPP Open and other cutting-edge tools to demonstrate confident knowledge of media planning principles (e.g. scheduling flighting recency effective reach theories seasonality market prioritisation roles of channel)
People
- Encourage a high-performance culture rooted in curiosity accountability and collaboration for the OpenDoor Implementation & Activation team
- Motivate and empower team to achieve individual team and organisational goals.
- Conduct fortnightly 1:1 check-ins annual Career Conversations and Annual Performance Reviews with direct reports.
- Liaise with the People Team to resolve any team disputes to ensure a safe and productive team environment.
- Continuously champion company values to build strong and trusted connections solution-oriented perspectives and demonstrate that you genuinely care for collective team success.
- Foster agency-wide knowledge sharing and continuous learning around point of views trends and relevant skills to continue nurturing a high-performing agency.
Growth & Marketing
- Identify collate and showcase examples of great work from within the team both internally and externally.
- Build the agencys reputation by contributing to entries for awards and competitions and by contributing to industry thought leadership.
- Be an agency spokesperson on industry subjects with a strong high profile and positive reputation in the market.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Proven capability leading a large diverse team
- Great communicator with clear written and verbal communication skills
- Results Driven. Passionate about delivering business results for clients with the ability to identify and clearly articulate whats working and why
- Strong up to date media landscape knowledge
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the patience to examine detail and create solutions
- First class negotiation skills
BONUS POINTS
- Experience within Retail Entertainment and/or Technology
- Passion for narrative writing and persuasive arguments
- Ability to go wide and deep: no task too small no challenge too big
BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR
- Unparalleled Access:Gain direct experience working with one of the worlds most innovative and influential companies.
- Mentorship & Training:Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon.
- Cutting-Edge Technology:Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms including WPP Open.
- Data-Driven Environment:Develop your analytical skills and contribute to data-driven decision making.
- Global Impact:Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter emailprotected
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientati
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
