• Own and evolve the structure, systems, and workflows of AI Digital’s planning department, scaling from 40 to 75+ team members by end of year.
• Lead and mentor a team of Group Heads (direct reports), who each oversee planning pods focused on agency and brand clients.
• Ensure operational excellence through clear standard operation procedures (SOPs), automation implementation, and planning process optimization.
• Develop and execute onboarding, hiring, and training programs to maintain planning quality and consistency as the team scales.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Growth, Strategy, Client Success) to ensure planning outputs meet evolving client needs.
• Serve as a process builder and knowledge unifier - aligning teams around shared methodologies, tool usage, best practices, and platform knowledge.
• Lead automation and systemization efforts to reduce turnaround time and increase planner productivity.
• Identify knowledge gaps and continuously improve team fitness.
• Support strategic thinking within planning pods and ensure strong business rationale behind each media recommendation.
• Be client-facing when needed - internally with cross-functional teams, and externally to support planning rationale or key pitch moments.
• Promote a culture of calm under pressure, continuous learning, accountability, and operational discipline.

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• 10–15 years of experience in digital media planning, with 5+ years in a senior management role.
• .Proven experience managing and scaling teams of 25+ people, ideally up to 50+ in a multi-pod or multi-client structure.
• Strong background in programmatic media with fluency in tools such as DV360, The Trade Desk, and familiarity with DSP/SSP ecosystem.
• Experience building onboarding programs, defining operational processes, and supporting automation initiatives.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills in fluent English (C2 level) .
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams (Growth, Strategy, Product, Client Service) and advocate for planning excellence.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with international stakeholders.
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NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:

• Experience building automated planning tools or scaling AI/ML-supported planning processes.
• Familiarity with retail media, CTV, or multi-channel planning dynamics, especially for US market.
• Experience supporting the productization of services or internal process documentation at scale.
• Background in agency leadership roles that combined both strategic and operational mandates.

• USD-based salary that values your expertise.
• Work from anywhere – fully remote to suit your lifestyle.
• 31 days of paid time off – 21 days of annual leave + 10 days sick leave, because balance matters.
• Growth-focused environment – access to learning resources and clear pathways for advancement.
• Fun team events: Join our online cooking classes, yoga sessions, and more – all from home!‍
• A Culture of Trust – Say goodbye to bureaucracy and micromanagement; we focus on results, not processes.

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• HR Interview (45 minutes) - Connect with a recruiter to discuss your background, career goals, and overall fit for the role and company.
• Interview with the Chief Strategy Officer (up to 45 minutes) - Discuss your experience, motivation, and key skills with your potential manager, and explore how you can contribute to the team’s strategic priorities.
• Technical Interview (up to 60 minutes) - Demonstrate your technical expertise and walk through situational managerial cases to showcase your problem-solving and decision-making approach.
• Final Interview with the Founder (30 minutes) - Share your professional values and vision, and align on how your goals connect with the company’s mission and long-term direction.