Planning Group Head (Digital Media)

TL;DR

Planning Group Head (Digital Media): Managing team leads and overseeing full pod operations for digital media planning with an accent on DSPs, programmatic, and multi-platform strategies. Focus on identifying process bottlenecks, leading stream-wide optimization, and designing scalable team structures.

Location: Remote (EMEA). Only candidates from selected EMEA countries are considered.

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on delivering high-quality digital marketing products and media planning services.

What you will do

• Manage up to 3 Team Leads and oversee full pod operations, providing daily support and guidance.
• Collaborate with the VP of Growth and cross-functional Group Heads to align on strategic goals.
• Identify process bottlenecks and lead stream-wide optimization initiatives.
• Contribute expert input to large-scale proposals and Tier 1 RFPs.
• Design team structures and manage planning resource allocation and pod-level budgets.
• Conduct performance reviews for Team Leads and lead hiring and onboarding of senior specialists.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in digital media planning.
• 3+ years of management experience across multiple teams or streams.
• Expert knowledge of DSPs, programmatic, and multi-platform media planning.
• Advanced client-facing experience, including leading strategic pitches.
• Proven success in strategic planning and process design.
• Must be based in selected EMEA countries.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive USD compensation.
• Fully remote work arrangement within EMEA.
• 31 days of paid time off (21 days annual leave + 10 days sick leave).
• Growth-focused environment with access to learning resources.
• Culture of trust based on ownership and results over rules.
• Virtual team events including cooking classes and yoga sessions.

Hiring process

• Screening Interview (45 minutes) with a recruiter.
• Test Assignment (2 days) to showcase functional skills.
• Team Interview (60 minutes) to assess fit and workflow.
• Technical Interview (60 minutes) for a deep dive into expertise and problem-solving.