Implementation and Activation Associate Manager

This leadership role at Wavemaker is responsible for steering the day-to-day operational output to deliver future-facing omnichannel campaigns. The Implementation & Activation Director will partner with top-tier clients, lead the construction of data-led media plans, and mentor a high-performing team. This position requires extensive media mastery, particularly in offline and TV buying, with a vision for omnichannel growth.

This Senior Associate role supports the planning, execution, optimization, and reporting of paid search and programmatic media campaigns. The position involves activating campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, The Trade Desk, and DV360, conducting research, and monitoring performance against KPIs. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with these platforms and collaborates closely with planning, analytics, and ad operations teams.

This role manages the full lifecycle of campaign activation for a portfolio of clients, acting as the final approval point for all campaigns launched by the team. The Activation Manager will drive testing strategy, contribute to forecasting, and provide technical recommendations to achieve campaign goals. Requires experience in advertising operations, programmatic trading, or campaign management with familiarity of DSPs like The Trade Desk, DV360, ADSP, and Perion.

This role leads paid social strategy for a major Australian brand, overseeing campaign planning, activation, and optimization across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, and Snap. The Director drives business outcomes by focusing on media ROI and customer acquisition, while leading and mentoring a team of social specialists. Deep digital expertise and strong leadership are essential.

This Director role leads the client services team for Google Cloud within the Media Futures Group, overseeing campaign delivery and client satisfaction. The director acts as the primary contact for senior clients, manages team development, and ensures financial accuracy through forecasting and budget management. Success is measured by best-in-class work, client delight, team motivation, and profitable account growth.

Diese Rolle als Director Media übernimmt die strategische und operative Verantwortung für einen namhaften Kunden und führt ein Team von ca. 8 Mitarbeitenden. Der Director treibt Media-Innovationen in den Bereichen AI, Data und Consumer Experience voran, steuert die Zusammenarbeit mit deutschen und europäischen Teams und gestaltet Agenturprozesse aktiv mit. Erforderlich sind 6-8+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Mediastrategie, Führungskompetenz sowie sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse.

Diese Rolle als Group Head Media Consulting übernimmt die strategische Führung an der Schnittstelle zwischen Mediaplanung und Kundenbetreuung für einen Kunden aus der Lebensmittelbranche. Der Group Head entwickelt datengetriebene Mediastrategien, führt ein Team aus Berater:innen, verantwortet Budgets und KPIs und koordiniert interne Spezialisten-Units sowie externe Partner. Erforderlich sind langjährige Erfahrung in der strategischen Mediaplanung, Digital-Fokus, Führungskompetenz und verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse.