Manager - Planning

As a Performance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery, optimization, and analysis of digital media performance across multiple performance channels. Leveraging proprietary tools and market-leading platforms, you will drive data-led insights, ensure best-in-class execution, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with client business objectives. You will play a key role in client relationship management, business growth, and innovation, while mentoring and developing a team of Performance Media Executives to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

A Typical Day Will Include

• Develop, implement, and optimize performance media strategies across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic, from planning through execution and analysis.
• Own budget management and optimization across performance platforms, ensuring efficient spend aligned with client KPIs and business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Performance Media Executives, maintaining high standards of execution, optimization, reporting, and insights.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on performance strategy, innovation, and best practices.
• Identify and test new technologies, betas, and platform capabilities to drive improved performance and client outcomes.
• Deliver training and development sessions for junior team members and contribute to upskilling wider agency teams.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, operations teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless campaign delivery and innovation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and evolving digital opportunities, integrating them into media strategies and plans.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction while supporting revenue growth and new business initiatives for the Performance Media division.
• Lead client onboarding processes, including technical setup and platform implementation across biddable channels.
• Prepare and present Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), provide clear insights, performance narratives, and actionable recommendations.
• Own the biddable media response for new business pitches, demonstrating strong strategic thinking, storytelling, and performance expertise.
• Lead cross-functional digital initiatives such as attribution modeling, data partnerships, and dynamic creative optimization (DCO).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven hands-on experience across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic media.
• Strong working knowledge of platforms including Google Ads, SA360, DV360, Meta Ads Manager, and relevant analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights and performance-driven strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Relevant certifications (Google Ads, Facebook Blueprint, analytics tools) are preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted