Senior Digital Manager

Company Description

 

 

Performics Australia is part of a Global Performance Marketing Network built for the relentless pursuit of results. We offer full-service Performance Marketing with solutions across paid, owned, and earned channels.

We uncover consumer intent for Australia's premium brands.

 

We drive performance no matter what the KPI, and we optimise for action so we can continually improve and deliver exceptional performance.

 

Our clients and partners benefit from the combined investment and innovation that comes from being a part of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications company in the world.

 

Overview

As a Senior Digital Media Manager at Performics, you'll lead sophisticated performance campaigns, partner with some of Australia's leading brands and play a key role in developing our next generation of talent. You'll combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen and digital expertise to drive growth for clients while helping shape a culture of excellence across the agency

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Digital Media Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving client success, developing team capability and delivering operational excellence across performance media campaigns.

Client & Campaign Leadership

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of digital media campaigns aligned to client objectives.
• Manage end-to-end campaign delivery, optimisation and performance reporting.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Identify opportunities to drive growth and improve campaign outcomes.
• Develop insightful performance narratives that connect media results to business impact.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior team members to build capability and confidence.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Share knowledge, best practices and industry developments across the team.
• Lead by example, setting high standards for quality, accountability and continuous improvement
• Oversee campaign setup, pacing, optimisation and budget management.

• Ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently and on schedule.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team effectiveness.
• Support commercial growth by uncovering opportunities to expand client partnerships and services.

Agency & Culture Contribution

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and media partners.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives and strategic projects.
• Champion innovative thinking and performance excellence.
• Support award submissions, recognition programs and a culture of collaboration and achievement.

Qualifications

 

Experience 

• Demonstrated expertise across digital media planning, buying, optimisation and performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of paid search, paid social, programmatic and digital media ecosystems.
• Experience managing multiple clients and complex campaigns in a fast-paced agency setting.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing media budgets and campaign forecasting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications or a related discipline.

About You

• Strategic, analytical and results-focused.
• Naturally collaborative with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding client outcomes.
• Curious about emerging trends, technologies and opportunities within digital media.
• Committed to continuous learning and helping others succeed

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

 

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 15,000 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: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't 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 wouldn't 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 recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.