Marketing & PR Agency, VP - Strategy & Planning, Mumbai

• Opportunity to work with a leading global marketing & PR agency

• Opportunity to lead a team and work closely with global stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised, large-sized organisation in the marketing & PR sector. With a significant presence in India, they pride themselves on delivering top-notch services to their clients while continuously innovating in their field.

Job Description

The SVP - Strategy & Planning will be responsible for -

• Identify new platforms, publishers and products for Brand and Reputation campaigns across social, display and search.

• Explore the intersection of culture, brands and audiences to develop deeper insights, provocative strategies and breakthrough digital platforms.

• Review campaign performance across channels against forecasts and contribute to annual digital planning.

• Manage campaign briefing, workflow and research timelines for Project Management and Account leads.

• Keep up with industry and digital media trends to apply the latest insights and best practices.

• Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities beyond formal RFPs/RFIs and define success parameters for creative platform ideas.

• Partner with clients and teams to provide fresh insights during planning cycles.

• Mentor teams and advance the internal planning function.

The Successful Applicant

A successful SVP - Strategy & Planning should have:

• 15+ years of experience, including 10+ in planning, insight, and analysis within a relevant sector.

• Must have digital planning experience in an agency setting.

• Expertise in brand strategy, equity assessment, and agency planning models.

• Strong ability to develop big ideas into communication frameworks.

• Skilled in building relationships across teams, leadership, and clients in matrixed organizations.

• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills for delivering insights and strategy.

• Deep understanding of PR and social media in the communications marketing mix.

• Proven track record in growing, mentoring, and guiding diverse teams.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range with additional performance-based bonuses.

• An inclusive and supportive company culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth within the Media & Agency industry.

If you are an innovative leader with a passion for marketing & PR, we encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity.