Global Planning Director

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience:
• Proven, significant experience in a senior media planning role at a global or multi-market level within a media agency. Single market experience with a desire to step into a Global role, may be considered for exceptional candidates but must demonstrate how you have organised and orchestrated multiple stakeholders before.
• Substantial experience of leading the media planning response in new business pitches, from written submissions through to presenting in client pitch presentations.
• Demonstrable track record of developing and implementing successful full-funnel media strategies that connect brand-building initiatives with performance, commerce, and business outcomes. This should ideally include working with and influencing local market teams to ensure planning excellence and consistency based on global planning principles.
• Experience working in a matrix organization, collaborating effectively with diverse specialist teams (e.g., Strategy, Data, Analytics, E-commerce, Creative).
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong expertise in the end-to-end media planning process, including strategic framework design, audience insight, channel selection, briefing, and quality control.
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to identify and convert organic growth opportunities.
• In-depth knowledge of the media landscape, including performance, retail media, and e-comm.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies clearly and persuasively to client stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic and analytical abilities, capable of turning business objectives and data into actionable, innovative media solutions.
• Strong influencing skills, able to inspire and guide teams and peers without direct line management authority.
• Personal Attributes:
• A proactive, self-starting individual who thrives on taking initiative and driving projects forward.
• A natural collaborator and team player, adept at building strong relationships across teams.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about media, innovation, and delivering best-in-class work.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate a fast-paced and dynamic global pitch environment.
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• Contract Type:
• Here 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 individual’s ability to perform their job.