This is a Planning Manager role with UM Australia based in Sydney, NSW, AU UM Australia Role Seniority - mid level More about the Planning Manager role at UM Australia About the job The Planning Manager is responsible for delivering market-leading implementation planning that ensures our clients' media plans achieve business outcomes. You'll lead the development of Planning Recommendations and Plans, collaborating with Trading to ensure accurate pricing and alignment with client objectives. This role involves working with internal teams (Strategy, Connections Design, BUs) and media partners to create best-in-market solutions, monitor campaign performance, optimize as needed, and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders. We are looking for a candidate with a strong knowledge of the Australian landscape and a curiosity to learn about media & marketing science, experience with media planning tools, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. 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 client recommendations and media plans in collaboration with the trading team ensuring they deliver on the briefed business outcomes. Manages and leads planning outputs across all channels; Supports the Senior Planning Manager and Planning Director by managing day to day workflow, ensuring team WIPS are scheduled and actions allocated responsibilities post WIP Drives a collaborative approach with all UM departments including BUs to develop best in class media solutions. Provides accurate reconciliation of Connections Plans after invoicing occurs. Leads/assists with planning recommendations (in collaboration with Trading Managers) for day-to-day campaign optimisations to ensure delivery against business outcomes. Who you are Experience in media planning, commercial solutions, or integrated media roles. Competent skills in creating best practice and market leading implementation planning responses Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation capability. Excellent relationship management and communication skills. Strong organisation skills with attention to accuracy to adhere to agency finance processes. Has a clear demonstration of problem solving skills and comes solutions ready. 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 client recommendations Managing planning outputs Driving collaboration Key Strengths Media planning tools ️ Communication skills Collaboration skills Commercial acumen Problem-solving skills Organizational skills A Final Note: This is a role with UM Australia not with Hatch.
