Performance Director

The Performance Director role is an exciting and unique role within the planning team, focused on getting the best outcomes for client campaigns across both online and offline channels. Sitting above the operations of the account, the Performance Director gets the most out of all available data, technology and measurement, bringing new solutions to the account that sit on the cutting edge of media. It's about problem solving and finding new ways to deliver incremental improvements, ensuring that our clients are getting the most out of modern day media. The Performance Director is a data and technology expert, responsible for achieving more out of our planning. This role is not a technical specialist, digital support or reporting expert. Rather it is a leadership role that will direct the comms and implementation planning direction, helping to use data and technology more effectively.

What you'll do:

• Maximise the use of available data, technology and measurement, to build outcome led media solutions, that deliver incrementality in brand and performance results
• In conjunction with the transformation strategy built by the Transformation Director, operationalise and build value from all available data and technology solutions
• Develop strategic performance frameworks, including forecasting, bottoms-up planning and statistics-led test and learn
• Deliver incrementality in our results in our media planning, through more effective use of data/technology in brand, performance or full-funnel media
• Support the planning team in the creation and application of clear measurement structures, that can run across brand and performance media
• Enable the planning teams to deliver improved tactics, that deliver to brand and performance goals
• Monitor the market and ensure that opportunities and challenges in the broader technology landscape are forward planned

What you'll need:

• You have strong knowledge of programmatic and social with in-platform experience strongly preferred
• You have fundamental knowledge of other digital disciplines including SEM, SEO, tracking and attribution and web analytics
• Are someone with high levels of attention to detail and organisation
• Strong competency in leading client relationship and conveying digital media strategies and recommendations
• Experience in digital planning to deliver to Brand outcomes strongly preferred
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others to deliver a comprehensive recommendation

What's in it for you?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
• Parental leave

A bit about us…

We are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world's leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff. Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia's largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including: Great Place to Work | Ranked #3, Platinum Status: Top 50 for 15 consecutive years (2009-2024) B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020 B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020 Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020 Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019 Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020

Next steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now! If you've got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. We'd love to hear from you. We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr