This is a Senior Planning Manager role with UM Australia based in Sydney, NSW, AU UM Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Planning Manager role at UM Australia About the job The Senior Planning Manager is a critical leader responsible for delivering market-leading implementation planning that ensures our clients' media plans not only achieve but exceed business outcomes. This role demands a deep understanding of the planning process, from strategic development to meticulous execution, leading the development of sophisticated Planning Recommendations and Plans. You will collaborate closely with Trading, internal teams (Strategy, Connections Design, BUs), and media partners to craft innovative, best-in-market solutions, continuously monitoring campaign performance, optimizing strategies, and communicating effectively and transparently with clients and internal stakeholders. You will leverage data and tools to provide evidence-based media recommendations, clearly defining channel roles and their interrelationships, and lead on channel planning and specialist briefing. We are looking for a candidate with a strong knowledge of the Australian media landscape, established working relationships with major media players, and the ability to share insights on market shifts are essential. What's in it for you? You'd be working with a global media powerhouse We work with progressive and ambitious clients who want industry-leading work. Experienced and capable teams to accelerate your career. Industry leading leave entitlements including; Birthday Leave, Extra annual leave days and up to 16 weeks Paid Parental leave. Use of automation and robots to free up staff from repetitive manual tasks Family Inclusive Workplace Hybrid working policy including remote international opportunities. Agency perks including; culture clubs, breakfast, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs, etc. Ongoing L&D opportunities Key Responsibilities Leads and develops all media recommendations and media plans in collaboration with the client, trading and performance teams ensuring they deliver on the briefed business outcomes. Supports the Group Director, Client Director, Planning Director and Investment Director by managing the day to day workflow; Drives a collaborative approach with all UM departments including specialist BUs (search, social and addressable) to develop best in class media solutions. Ensures a strong relationship with all media partners to remain across key/upcoming opportunities and trends; Supports financial process alongside the Trading Manager to ensure monthly invoicing is in-line with the plan. Monitor campaign performance in collaboration with investment team, optimize as needed, and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders. Who you are Someone who remains up to date with all Australian and global market trends and has an educated point of view of the impact it has on their client’s business and/or approach to the planning craft. You have extensive experience in planning across all channels Works with the Planning Director to create a positive and motivating work environment. Effective communication and collaboration with the Client team to ensure recommendations are in-line with client expectations and deliver on briefed outcomes. Has a clear demonstration of problem solving skills and comes solutions ready. Competent skills in creating best practice and market leading implementation planning responses, working in conjunction with the Planning Director. Ensuring that our clients are delivered future focused recommendations that take into consideration projected market trends. Curious about what we do? Check us out at umww.com! Or get a sneak peek at what our people think about us! We value unique backgrounds and experiences to encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQ, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the UM Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading media recommendations Managing workflow Monitoring campaign performance Key Strengths Media planning expertise Data analysis Effective communication Problem-solving skills Collaboration Market trend analysis A Final Note: This is a role with UM Australia not with Hatch.
