Activation Manager Performance

Marketing today is complex fastmoving and under constant pressure - but thats where we do our best work.

At Starcom we believe progress comes from a world of endless data accelerating technology and constant change we help brands move beyond what they could do and concentrate on what they should do to drive real growth.

Our Focus Framework gives our people the clarity to identify the audiences ideas media and metrics that matter most - turning complexity into impact and ambition into results.

If youre motivated by smart thinking meaningful collaboration and the opportunity to make a real difference youll find your unfair advantage here.

Starcom. Focus For Growth.

As part of Publicis Groupe Starcom helps forward-thinking brands grow by focusing on what matters most: high-value audiences media ideas and metrics. We leverage the Groupes unique data assets advanced technology and AI solutions and deep media partnerships to create media experiences that move people and business metrics.

Our philosophy is simple: Focus for Growth. Our proprietary Focus Framework fuses data creativity and identity to design media experiences that change attitudes and drive action across the customer journey. We prove what works before you invest so every dollar works harder.

Focus is critical because todays media landscape is faster noisier and more fragmented than ever. Short-term wins dominate. Long-term momentum suffers. We see this as an opportunity. Change isnt a threat its an opening. We help clients navigate the now and the next by knowing what counts not chasing every shiny object.

Our media thinking is fuelled by human insight built for the context of each channel and optimised against the metrics that matter most clients. Our values are aligned to this.

We celebrate curiosity collaboration and commitment.

Our core values are:

• Know Whats Next we stay curious and ahead of the curve turning foresight into smart decisions that drive incremental benefits for clients.
• Win As One we succeed together by collaborating openly internally and externally respecting every voice and sharing accountability for outcomes.
• Make Your Mark we take ownership deliver with impact and leave a legacy of progress for our clients and ourselves.

We believe strongly in a partnership model - with our clients and our people because growth is a shared journey. For our talent that means were committed to your long-term success. We invest in skills create clear growth pathways and give you opportunities to make your mark. Well help you learn fast apply faster and build a career youre proud of.

The transformation you will experience:

The Performance Manager oversees best-in-class implementation of Starcom biddable media (programmatic social search ecommerce) ensuring excellence in platform implementation optimisation & reporting.

Your scope will include:

Oversee the digital performance business across allocated client team including maximising the effective use of proprietary Starcom tools and data sets.
Own campaign budget stewardship including pacing forecasting and reconciliation to ensure accurate delivery against client budgets.
Delivery of campaigns in platforms ensuring we meet or surpass targets.
Implement extensive QA process including ensuring correct implementation of fees and client margins into buying platforms.
Provide influence on digital performance strategies partnerships and technological opportunities.
Spearhead monthly & quarterly performance reviews with Performance Director.
Delivery of roadmap initiatives across key platforms; search social prog.
Collaborate for integrated media solutions.
Oversee implementation and optimisation of biddable programs.
Champion the Precision media proposition and our products & solutions.
Develop and moderate structured test-and-learn frameworks translating results into business outcomes and innovation roadmaps.
Works without direct guidance to meet client objectives & deliverables.
Develops and implements ways of working with each client to ensure an effective an efficient operating rhythm.
Delivers thought guidance on all accounts developing top in class strategies to deliver on clients objectives.
Full accountability for ensuring we hit designated clients business KPIs. Continually striving to optimise and improve performance.
Focused on building strong professional relationships with clients including senior client contacts.
Identifies new opportunities to leverage Starcoms broader teams and capabilities to resolve clients obstacles and deepen our partnership.
Collaborates closely with strategy creative and offline teams to deliver integrated media solutions.
Influence mentor and develop your direct reports ensuring clear career progression pathways.
Contribute to a culture of learning innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Champion diversity equity and inclusion initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
Engagement with our platform & tech partners including timely and detailed briefs and feedback.

What type of person will be successful in this role:

Proven ability to exceed client and campaign objectives.

Activation experience in Programmatic and Social is a requirement

Proficient in ad technology data and media partnerships including Starcom proprietary tools and solutions.

Thorough understanding of bid management tools (e.g. DV360 TheTradeDesk Meta others).

Knowledge of industry monitoring systems (e.g. Hitwise SimilarWeb).

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the worlds most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at .

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical mindful and financial wellbeing.
• A creative lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach working your way with us.
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women Égalité enABLE EmbRACE and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave Flexible Public Holidays and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure paid primary carer leave secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors psychologists and professionals through Sonder an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open supportive and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: partners of Diversity Council Australia Pride in Diversity Family Friendly Workplaces Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

If you dont tick every box in this ad please dont rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion collaboration adaptability fearlessness and integrity rather than ticking boxes so if this role resonates with you please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race age culture ability ethnicity gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldnt be where we are today. So be you we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments please contact us via ; your personal information will be kept confidential.

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