Vice President, Strategy

Vice President, Strategy

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Publicis Collective, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.
We are looking for an exceptionally talented Vice President, Strategy to oversee Media Planning and Strategy functions for a high-profile and fast-paced technology account. This person will lead a team in the development, execution, and stewardship of integrated media plans for the client's business. The VP effectively leverages experience, curiosity, knowledge, and skills to push fresh thinking while balancing client, agency, and team needs

both short- and long-term. This position reports directly to the SVP, Strategy.
Role Objectives:
Serves as senior lead on client's business and oversees all aspects of the assigned LOB(s)
Defines high level strategy and holistic management of the media plan development, implementation, and execution
Identifies key target insights based on client brief necessary for formulating strategic recommendations, and ensures alignment into broader long-term goals
Responsible for designing and managing projects and resources for subsidiaries/business unit
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the client business and competitive landscape
Team leader for client interaction while fostering positive relationships
Ensure teams adopt best in class tools, techniques, and systems to deliver plan recommendations aligned to client's objectives and expected business outcomes
Demonstrate an intimate, and strategic, understanding of how consumers interact with channels and technology, while championing across internal agency teams
Outlines role & responsibilities for the Strategy team

delivering on vision, direction, management, and support to direct and indirect reports
Supervising, training and developing staff (team growth and learning agenda, managing workload, delegating responsibilities, and performance management)
Ensure connectivity with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
Serves as primary leadership and content development stakeholder for all client presentations
Participation in special projects involving cross department team development and leadership
Participates in new business efforts including development of new business opportunities and new business pitches (as needed)
Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
10+ years of media planning experience
5+ years of experience in a management capacity
Agency experience highly preferred
Experience in entertainment is a big plus
Proven experience and success in presenting plans to senior clients and influencing top level client decisions related to media strategy and implementation
Excellent leadership, management and motivational skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and quantitative/analytical skills
Adept at injecting ideas, innovation and leading industry developments into planning assignments
Detail-oriented and proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Must be a self-starter, with strong planning and organizational skills
Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI. Understand its capabilities and applications to translate data into actionable insights
Thinks clearly and diplomatically when participating in a discussion to field complex or sensitive questions from clients/internal groups
Professional presentation, training and client-facing skills
Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
Accountability and flexibility with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates ability to define and implement professional standards for team participation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and communication
Able to guide others in defining high level strategy for business unit
Able to manage a budget, control costs, plan and schedule around cost concerns for business unit
Demonstrates an ability to be curious and passionate about our client's business
Positive, team-player attitude
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: USD $159,695.00 - USD $195,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.