--- title: 'Manager Implementation Planning at WPP Media' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-implementation-planning-wpp-media-brussels-281whshp7dk2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Manager Implementation Planning at WPP Media - **Company:** WPP Media - **Location:** Brussels, Belgium - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5466797008 ## Job description ## About WPP Media 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. ## About the role We are looking for a Manager Implementation Planning to join our team and act as the bridge between strategy, media planning, digital expertise, and client relationships. You are an experienced professional who can translate complex communication strategies into flawless tactical planning and execution. You combine strong analytical skills with a hands-on mindset and excel at building sustainable relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. You take ownership, inspire teams, and provide clear direction while maintaining a collaborative and solution-oriented approach. ## Key responsibilities - Develop and coordinate integrated media and digital plans for one of our largest clients. - Translate strategic recommendations into concrete and actionable media plans. - Act as a senior point of contact for clients and build strong long-term partnerships. - Coordinate the implementation of campaigns across multiple media channels. - Work closely with specialists in activation, communication planning, data & analytics, and client teams. - Monitor campaign performance and develop optimization recommendations based on data and insights. - Ensure timelines, quality standards, and budgets are managed throughout the planning process. - Coach and mentor less experienced team members and contribute to their professional development. ## Your profile - Minimum 5-8 years of experience in media, digital planning, or client services. - Strong knowledge of digital media and today’s media landscape. - Experience in a client-facing environment and managing complex client relationships. - Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations. - Excellent communication skills and the credibility to engage effectively with both clients and colleagues. - Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented. - Collaborative and approachable, while remaining assertive and decisive when required. - Comfortable taking ownership, embracing challenges, and maintaining oversight in demanding situations. - Fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a strong asset. ## What we are looking for Beyond experience and expertise, we are looking for someone who: - Builds relationships based on trust. - Demonstrates maturity, confidence, and calmness in challenging situations. - Thinks critically and is comfortable constructively challenging the status quo. - Excels in stakeholder management. - Is a genuine team player who helps others grow and succeed. - Combines commercial awareness with a people-oriented approach. Please send your CV and motivation to brussels.recruitment@wppmedia.com Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. ## About WPP Media ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands. - **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years) - **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes. ## Products & Services - **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform) - **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform) - **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service) - **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service) - **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025) - **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers. - **Growth Signals**: - 40,000+ media experts worldwide - 160 offices across 80+ markets - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media. - **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization. - **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof. - **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution. - **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes. - **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy. - **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills. - **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo. - **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands. - **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives. ## Sources 1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/) 2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info) 3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers) 4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do) 5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media) 6. 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