Strategy & Planning Team Lead

• Manage a planning stream within a pod (up to 7-8 people, max 9), ensuring alignment with business goals and pod-level strategy

• Ensure team effectiveness, workflow quality, and adherence to deadlines

• Maintain deep involvement across all RFPs/RFIs handled by the team

• Oversee task distribution, prioritization, and workload balancing

• Manage handoffs and collaboration with Client Services and MPO

• Lead hiring, interviews, and onboarding of new team members

• Conduct performance reviews and career development planning

• Identify and escalate team capacity or performance risks

Requirements

• 5+ years in digital media planning

• 2+ years of experience managing teams (3-5 direct reports)

• Hands-on DSP platform experience or strong multi-platform planning expertise

• English proficiency: C1-C2; ability to communicate and express a point in verbal and written English easily

• Proven experience in client-facing pitches and strategy presentations

• Deep understanding of media infrastructure and execution

• Demonstrated team leadership and soft skills

• Advanced presentation and strategic planning capabilities