Head of Media Implementation | Sydney-NSW

Job Description

Head of Media Implementation 

Are you a media leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, operations and people? As Head of Media Implementation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how media excellence is delivered across Omnicom Media, ensuring our teams, clients and partners are set up for success in an increasingly complex media landscape.

You'll lead the evolution of our media implementation capability, bringing together operational excellence, technology, commercial thinking and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This is an opportunity to influence how some of Australia's leading brands bring their media strategies to life across every channel.

About Omnicom Media

Omnicom Media, the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc., designs ecosystems for growth. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science and Mediahub to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 40,000 people serving the world's leading brands in Omnicom Media agencies around the globe.

The Role

As Head of Media Implementation, you'll lead the strategy, delivery and growth of OM's media implementation capability. You'll be responsible for ensuring our teams deliver outstanding outcomes for clients while continuously evolving our approach to meet the future needs of the industry.

Leading a team of 50+ implementation specialists, you'll create an environment where people thrive, capability continues to grow and operational excellence remains at the heart of everything we do.

You'll work closely with agency leadership, clients, media partners and internal teams to strengthen relationships, identify growth opportunities and ensure OM continues to set the benchmark for media implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop OM's media implementation strategy, ensuring delivery excellence across clients, channels and teams
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients, agency leaders and media partners, acting as a strategic advisor and escalation point
• Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing implementation team, creating a culture of curiosity, accountability and continuous development
• Drive commercial growth opportunities through client partnerships, new business opportunities and integrated agency solutions
• Partner with teams across OM to evolve products, processes and ways of working
• Ensure implementation practices continue to leverage emerging technologies, platforms and industry best practices
• Oversee operational performance, resource planning and delivery against client and business objectives
• Lead education initiatives that strengthen media capability across OM, clients and partners
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, innovation and quality across the implementation ecosystem

About You

• 10+ years' experience within media, with deep understanding across planning, buying and implementation
• Proven experience leading large, high-performing teams and developing future talent
• Strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, including digital platforms, technology, measurement and emerging channels
• Experienced in managing complex client portfolios and building trusted senior stakeholder relationships
• Commercially minded, with experience identifying growth opportunities and supporting new business initiatives
• A strategic thinker who can translate industry changes into practical solutions
• A confident leader who can inspire teams, influence stakeholders and drive meaningful change
• Curious, collaborative and passionate about creating better ways of working

Why Join Us?

• Lead a critical capability within one of Australia's largest media networks
• Work with some of the country's most ambitious brands and agency teams
• Influence the future direction of media implementation across Omnicom Media
• Lead and develop a talented team of media specialists
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning

If you're a media leader who wants to shape the future of implementation, build exceptional teams and create meaningful impact across clients and the industry, we'd love to hear from you.