Planning Director

Job Description

About Omnicom Global Solutions Omnicom Global Solutions is an integral part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. Omnicom Global Solutions India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products, solutions, and services in the areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science (Data & Analytics), Advanced Analytics, Market Research, Business Support Services, Media Services, and Project Management. We currently have 4000+ awesome colleagues in Omnicom Global Solutions India who are committed to solving our clients’ pressing business issues. We are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals like you to be part of this journey. We're looking for a Planning Director for OAG, housed as part of the Creative Strategy Capability at Omnicom Global Solutions. About the department We are a nimble, entrepreneurial strategy shop within Omnicom , purpose-built to strategically accelerate the flagship creative agencies of the Omnicom Advertising Group including DDB, TBWA and BBDO. Our mission is to craft world-class creative strategies for the world’s most iconic brands, in partnership with top-tier talent across the globe We’re looking for a Brand Planning Director —a seasoned, creatively minded strategist with 8–10 years of experience, a sharp sense of language, and a restless desire to make things better. You’ll be part of the Creative Strategy Capability at Omnicom Global Solutions, working alongside Omnicom’s top creative agencies on high-impact briefs for some of the biggest brands in the world. We work fast and smart, with heart and humor. We believe great insights come from curiosity, collaboration, and the willingness to challenge convention. We're building something different here—an agile, people-first model for global strategy—and we're looking for like minds to join us. About the Role: This is a role for a thinker and a doer. Someone who iterates and refines until the strategy sings. Someone who anticipates challenges and turns insight into scalable business opportunity. Who distills complexity into simple, powerful ideas. Who believes that a great turn of phrase can make all the difference. You'll lead thinking, mentor talent, evolve how strategy gets made—and do it all in partnership with the best in the business. What You’ll Do Lead strategic development for global campaigns, creative platforms, and brand positioning projects. Partner with agency teams to build inspiring, insight-rich strategies that drive standout creative. Constantly be on the lookout to unlock opportunities with creativity. Shape strategic narratives that are both intellectually sharp and emotionally resonant. Mentor and manage strategists—offering open, empathetic leadership with honest, growth-focused feedback. Refine and iterate your thinking to land on the clearest, most impactful articulation of an idea. Help innovate our tools, processes, and deliverables—bringing a product-first mindset and a drive to raise the bar. Stay immersed in culture—drawing inspiration from wherever your curiosity leads, whether it’s writing, photography, philosophy, or even archery. Champion a culture of experimentation—always in beta, always exploring, always evolving. What You Bring 8–10 years of experience in brand, communications, or creative strategy—ideally with global exposure. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, and to mentor talent with care, clarity, and directness. An ability to find the story in data and identify rich insight within piles of information. Strong storytelling skills—you understand that how you say something matters as much as what you’re saying. You bring a love of brevity and a knack for finding the most elegant, effective way to express a complex idea. A portfolio that reflects deep thinking, smart strategy, and creative ambition. Comfort operating in ambiguity, with the ability to bring structure and focus to any challenge. A cultural omnivore’s curiosity—someone who lives in culture and is always chasing down ideas and deeper understanding. A growth mindset—you’re constantly seeking to improve your craft, your team, and the work. Undeniable presence - able to hold your own in strategic and business debates; providing counsel and listening deeply in equal measure. Experience across strategic disciplines including brand, digital and social. Why This Role? Work at a global level, on brands and briefs that shape culture. Collaborate with top-tier strategists and creatives across the Omnicom network. Be part of building a new kind of strategic capability—agile, collaborative, and future-focused. Join a team that values smart thinking, strong coffee, great ideas, and better jokes. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to help redefine what modern brand planning can be. If that excites you, let’s talk. Shift timings - 2 to 11 pm Location: - Bangalore Work Model - Hybrid Show more Show less