Senior Media Manager

Job Title

Senior Media Manager

Job Location

PARIS GO-ASNIERES-SUR-SEINE

Job Description

Do you want to work on iconic brands like Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, or Oral‑B? As a Senior Media Manager, you will play a key role in defining and driving the media strategy for leading brands within a dynamic consumer goods environment. This position offers end-to-end responsibility, from strategic thinking to execution, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to manage and develop talent while maximizing media effectiveness and innovation. You will work in a dynamic and respectful environment that values continuous learning, accountability, and impact. Our Senior Media Manager role is a unique opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the world of communication within a consumer goods company and benefit from:

• Responsibilities from Day One – You will have full ownership of your projects from the start and work on very concrete assignments.
• Continuous Mentorship – We work with passionate individuals and offer both formal training and daily support. Your interactions with Brand Managers will be essential in this regard.
• A Dynamic and Respectful Work Environment – Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We value each individual and encourage initiative, promoting agility and work-life balance.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO P&G'S SUCCESS

As a Senior Media Manager, you will:

• Define and drive the media strategy and plans (TV, digital, and other channels) for one or more brands in the category, in alignment with business objectives and within allocated budgets, leveraging market trends and consumer insights.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales teams to understand brand strategies and translate them into effective, consumer-centric media plans.
• Manage and develop the digital media team, with direct management of the Digital Media Manager: defining the work plan, coaching, and supporting career development.
• Coordinate internal teams and partner agencies to ensure smooth, high-quality implementation of media strategies across all touchpoints, serving as the primary contact for Publicis/Starcom for non-digital campaigns.
• Continuously monitor and optimize campaign performance, adjusting media strategies to maximize impact and effectiveness.
• Drive media innovation to stay ahead of the competition by staying connected to industry trends and consumer evolutions, and by defining and leading the category's learning agenda in partnership with internal experts.
• Ensure the proper financial management of the category (stewardship), maintaining rigorous budget tracking, financial discipline, and full compliance with internal processes and governance rules.

Job Qualifications

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU HAVE / ARE:

• Proven experience in strategic management of media plans and relevant KPIs within an in-house media team and/or at the advertiser, ideally in both environments.
• A courageous leader with expertise in digital media and a strong desire for continuous learning. A business-oriented, operational profile with a solid technical understanding of awareness and performance campaigns, placing the consumer at the heart of decisions.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial spirit: ability to be focused and decisive, take risks when necessary, create creative connections, experiment, and push boundaries.
• Excellent relational and collaborative skills, with the ability to thrive in a matrix organization, influence, and build strong relationships internally and externally to advance projects.
• Good knowledge of the French media landscape, including digital media (walled gardens and/or programmatic). Knowledge of offline media would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in French and English.
• A minimum of a BAC +5 level degree (Master's degree or equivalent).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, reviewed annually according to market standards and adjusted based on performance and impact, complemented by the STAR program: an annual variable compensation tied to short-term results.
• Remote Work: 1 day per week for the first 6 months, then up to 2 days per week.
• 25 days of paid leave + 2 days of fractionation leave (for a full year).
• 13 days of RTT (Reduction of Working Time).
• Company-offered bridges (3 days per year).
• Employee savings plan with company match after 3 months of service.
• Employee profit-sharing and participation schemes.
• Health insurance (mandatory, with family coverage).
• Partial reimbursement of transport costs (55%).
• Restaurant card (Edenred meal vouchers).
• On-site company restaurant.
• Free on-site gym.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO JOIN US?

Discover P&G in more detail and consult the links below: Our recruitment process involves three main steps: 1) application, 2) online assessments, and 3) interviews. P&G is driven by the desire to improve lives, both within the company and around the world. We are the world's largest consumer goods company, offering iconic brands. Committed to diversity in all its forms, P&G strives to create an inclusive work environment and promote equal opportunities. At P&G #weseeequal We value diversity and ensure that everyone feels welcome, included, and free to express their full potential. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the recruitment process. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application process. Kindly wait to proceed to the online assessment until you receive our response regarding your request.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000148137

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

Key skills/competency

• Media Strategy: Expertise in defining and executing comprehensive media strategies across various channels.
• Digital Media Management: Proficiency in managing digital media campaigns, including programmatic and walled gardens.
• Team Leadership: Ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team, including direct reports like a Digital Media Manager.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Skill in working effectively with Marketing, Sales, and external agencies.
• Performance Optimization: Experience in tracking, analyzing, and optimizing media campaign performance against KPIs.
• Budget Management: Responsibility for financial stewardship and rigorous budget tracking.
• Innovation & Trends: Staying abreast of media trends and driving innovative approaches.
• Consumer Insights: Ability to translate consumer insights into effective media plans.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis capabilities to inform media decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Influencing and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.