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.

This Director Media role takes strategic and operational responsibility for a major client account, leading a team of approximately 8 employees. The director drives media innovation in AI, data, and consumer experience, manages stakeholder relationships across Germany and Europe, and contributes to agency processes and culture. The role requires 6-8+ years of media strategy experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in German and English.

This Group Head Media Consulting role leads strategic media planning and client consulting for a major food industry client. The position involves developing data-driven media strategies, managing budgets and KPIs, leading a team of consultants, and coordinating with internal specialist units and external partners. The role requires deep digital ecosystem expertise, strong leadership, and fluent German and English communication skills.