Head - Implementation Planning

GroupM

15 - 20 years

11 - 16 Lacs

mumbai

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relationship management automation operational excellence project management analytical strategic planning workflow scheduling digital marketing team building

Work Mode

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

You have an influencing role in shaping and managing dynamic young Media specialists servicing some of the biggest brands in the region
Opportunity to lead a high performance and proven team with an excellent supporting network with development opportunities within WPP Media India
Scope to demonstrate thought leadership qualities and add value in the system by adopting best-practised templates, contribute to automation, team building and set benchmark for efficiency and effectiveness.

Impact:

Understanding of Nexus functioning and working closely with Account Implementation HEAD
Become the effective bridge between Activation team, strategy team and buying team.
Ensure quality and process optimization around key deliverables with the Activation team, such as tactical strategy, brief response and scheduling strategy, reach point enhancement, integrated media solutions and planning etc
Establish confidence in the team through your contribution and value adds
Effective Prioritization and Work distribution across Pods within the cluster and or including floor support wherever required
Periodic structured reviews with the activation team
Handle conflict resolution with various stakeholders
Provide technical perspective wherever specific expertise is required be it strategic weights and inputs or implementation planning process or otherwise
Demonstrate thought leadership within the team as well as key stakeholders
Ensure delivery of KPI by the activation team as aligned with buying and Client s media team
Motivate and build confidence in the team to handle the clients requirements
Ensure effective Agency Relationship Management is maintained with key stakeholders

Work with the activation team in meeting the implementation and planning strategy execution, and reporting requirements.
Be the lead contact and trusted advisor for any Non-Biddable expertise/ support in the system and to the client
Ensure retention of the team members and minimize fall-out or losing out members
Create and implement talent enhancement and leadership program plans in Skill upgrade, Building team, Career planning for the aligned team and ensure its implementation
Master the art of Optimization and prioritization of workflow in case of activity load being higher than team bandwidth to manage the activity volume across aligned business
Ensure timely reporting of media deliverables through Activation Specialists and Reporting team

Ensure Plan QC & process optimization around key deliverables & initiate smooth Project Management practices right through the year with the Campaign Delivery Team
Establish solid relationships with the client and the Nexus/Strategy/buying team internally
Build Leadership with key star performers across teams/ groups
Train and build Product and planning delivery champions within your team in collaboration with the activation team lead
Ensure 100% Key Account Reviews are done as per aligned SOP, frequency and within the stipulated time-line
Achieve 100% GroupM nexus compliance and adherence to aligned GroupM nexus process across the business and for the client
Ensure contribution for new GroupM Nexus tool creation/ enhancement to achieve higher efficiency compared to previous annual efficiency benchmarks
Lead a team to raise the quality of deliverables to the client

Skills and Experience

15+ years of relevant work experience with a minimum of 10+ years of people management experience
Thorough knowledge of media planning at strategic as well as implementation levels
Extensive knowledge in traditional and Non-Biddable digital media
Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
Ability to manage key stakeholders, their competing priorities and effectively solve potential conflicts
Leadership skills demonstrated as the ability to anticipate and remove a barrier to productivity, drive teams towards clear goals, take effective decisions and challenge the status quo.
Strive for excellence demonstrated by setting high standards for yourself and others, holding teams accountable, focusing on continuous optimization while mitigating risks.
Ability to build and maintain a productive collaboration across teams
Persuasive and effective communicator with excellent stakeholder relationship management skills
Creative and inspirational team leader
Strong business process mapping, analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detailing
Ongoing interest in digital marketing, industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies

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