Managing Partner Client Leadership

About WPP Media

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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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About WPP Media

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

• BeExtraordinaryby Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallyby Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the worlds best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy built on data &

technology built for people & algorithms built around diverse schools of thought built to test & learn at scale and crucially built to evolve.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Managing Partner - Client Partnershipto lead our relationship with Google a top-tier client WPP Media.

EssenceMediacom manages an integrated mandate for Google in India. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital media partnering with a global technology leader to drive innovation and achieve ambitious business goals. Youll be joining a cross-functional team and will be challenged to innovate learn and thrive.

Whether at WPP or at WPP Media every project is a door for 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.

By joining Google not only are you joining a cross-functional team partnering with one of WPPs top 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 the most ambitious opportunities in marketing tech media business and creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Advisor:Build trusted relationships with senior Google stakeholders providing
  insights to achieve their business goals. Be a trusted advisor and partner inspiring trust
  and confidence.
• Strategic Planning & Execution:Lead the thinking on the business ensuring all
  campaigns solve a business problem. Develop and execute innovative media strategies
  aligned with Googles objectives incorporating test-and-learn approaches.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure process diligence and optimize resource allocation to deliver exceptional campaign performance adhering to Googles stringent quality
  standards. Create oversee and ensure process and operational diligence.
• Financial Management:Manage the client budget effectively ensuring profitability and ROI. Lead quarterly resourcing discussions with MFG Regional feeding into fee and FTE allocations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team fostering innovation and
  continuous learning. This team is exceptionally talented requiring you to earn their trust
  and respect.
• Industry Leadership: Stay ahead of digital media trends identifying innovative solutions for campaign improvement. Inspire beyond business as usual driving innovation and creative thinking.
• Outside-In & Stakeholder Engagement:Successfully lead Quarterly Business Reviews and Outside-In engagements with Google India Regional and Global stakeholders as applicable.
• Key Deliverable:Ensure the best of GM/Partners is made available to Google in India
  (e.g. case studies bespoke events)

What Success Looks Like:

In 3 Months:

• Deep understanding of EssenceMediacoms operations platforms and tools and the
  overall digital landscape.
• Grasp Googles priorities in India (consumer apps devices enterprise reputation).
• Build relationships and earn trust across key teams (Planning Activation Strategy
  Investment Analytics Ad Operations Business Operations).
• Engage with key stakeholders within EssenceMediacom WPP Media MFG Regional and
  Google.
• Maintain an accurate view of client demand and resource needs.
• Develop resource strategies to optimize financial performance.
• Incorporate audience planning and insights into campaign strategy.
  
  

In 6 Months:

• Lead strategic planning initiatives incorporating test-and-learn methodologies.
• Successfully lead Quarterly Business Reviews with Google stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide your teams professional development.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve campaign performance and efficiency.
• Lead quarterly resourcing discussions with MFG Regional.

In 12 Months:

• Drive significant improvements in campaign performance and efficiency. Develop and
  identify gaps/processes/tools to improve campaign performance and efficiency.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging media opportunities. Identify gaps and opportunities areas for your market and support them to maintain their edge and always stay ahead in the emerging media space within their local markets.
• Develop your teams talents and create growth opportunities.
• Enhance the Google relationship improving client satisfaction (TRRs).

Role Requirements:

• 15 years of experience in media planning buying and strategy with a strong focus on
  digital.
• Experience working with large complex clients ideally in the technology sector.
• Masters/bachelors degree in marketing advertising or related field. Masters preferred.

A Bit About Yourself:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all platforms.
• Expert organizational skills attention to detail and ability to Q/A work.
• Concrete knowledge of all areas of digital marketing and media.
• Ability to implement and meet deadlines project manage multiple campaigns.
• Excellent client relationship and management skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Detail-oriented responsive deadline-driven with strong quantitative reasoning.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capability.

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 were 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 were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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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