Planning Manager | Melbourne-VIC

Job Description

PHD Melbourne

Planning Manager

• Melbourne
• Full Time, Temporary Parental Leave Cover
• Reporting to Planning Director

Why PHD?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• The tools, equipment, and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• An organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• A bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• A fully supported flexible working environment
• Fun social events
• Access to EAP's to support your mental health

Day to day responsibilities

• You'll take an active role in the media strategy development process with an emphasis on demonstrating solid planning skills from brief through to implementation.
• You will create robust omni-channel media plans that build from the core media idea and bring the idea through to life through channel implementation planning
• Demonstrate autonomous management in the implementational planning through to their handover for execution with trading/investment
• Ensure all media goals and strategies are delivered and executed within budgets
• Manage mid-level client relationships and develop relationships with senior clients/media owners. (lead client conversations, confidently present work to client's and manage timelines)
• Manage and mentor the Planning Executive - oversee workflow, QA & coach through career development

About you

• Proven experience in a similar role working across both online and offline channels
• You have strong digital knowledge, especially programmatic channels
• Exceptional attention to detail - checking media plans, formatting on presentations etc 
• Strong people management skills with the ability to manage both up and down.
• Ability to work on a fast pace account with numerous different tasks at one time 
• Strong client management skills and communication skills
• Proven experience across all planning fundamentals including POV on channel selection and flighting

Next steps?

Does this opportunity feel like the perfect fit for you? Don't hesitate—apply today!

If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, our dedicated Talent team is here to assist and eager to hear from you.

We take pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion thrive. Regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, or any other characteristic, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Should you require any support or accessibility accommodations during the application process, please inform us at the time of your application. Your privacy is important to us, and all personal information will be handled in accordance with relevant privacy legislation. Now is your time—show us what you can bring to the table!