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Implementation & Activation DirectorWPP Media · Sydney, Australia
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Implementation & Activation Director

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-19 Sydney, Australia Hybrid Marketing Communications
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$10,833–A$15,000/mo

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 10-month fixed term contract The Implementation & Activation Director plays a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class implementation planning and buying across Social, Search, Programmatic, and E-Commerce channels. This role ensures client campaigns are executed and amplified effectively, efficiently, and with a future-facing approach, powered by data, technology, and automation. You will cultivate strong, trusted relationships with clients, providing strategic guidance and leading activation efforts to achieve client objectives. As a leader, you will also be responsible for motivating and empowering your direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with clients at intermediate to senior levels. Maintain an in-depth understanding of client challenges, objectives, and initiatives, clearly articulating these to your team and media partners. Proactively recommend tactics and opportunities that resolve client challenges and objectives. Ensure strict adherence to activation commitments and client contractual obligations. Construct and present effective, future-facing Implementation plans grounded in strategic priorities and data-led optimization recommendations. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the media landscape, confidently articulating core media principles and how e

Requirements

  • ● Significant experience in performance channels within a media or marketing environment.
  • ● Proven stakeholder management experience.
  • ● Passion for the industry, with robust craft and leadership experience.
  • ● Strong, up-to-date media landscape knowledge, able to confidently articulate macro consumer trends and their challenges/opportunities.
  • ● Problem-solving mentality.
  • ● Clear communicator with strong presentation skills.
  • ● Highly collaborative, with the ability to unite diverse teams and perspectives.
  • ● Results-driven, with the ability to identify and clearly articulate successes and their drivers.
  • ● You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome.
  • ● Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
  • ● We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
  • ● WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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