<p data-end="587" data-start="177">Our client is seeking a strategic, analytics-driven paid media leader to join their growth marketing team on a 12-month contract. In this role, you will oversee high-impact digital campaigns across multiple global regions and mentor a team of paid media specialists. This position offers the opportunity to shape innovative media strategies, drive measurable results, and contribute directly to revenue growth.</p><p data-start="589" data-end="771">You excel in managing full-funnel, cross-channel programs and are passionate about experimentation, performance optimization, and advancing best-in-class digital marketing practices.</p><p data-start="589" data-end="771">This is a 12 month full-time contract that would like to have someone start beginning of December. </p><h3 data-start="778" data-end="806"><strong data-end="806" data-start="782">Paid Media Manager Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="808" data-end="2198"><li data-end="933" data-start="808"><p data-end="933" data-start="810">Design, test, and scale paid demand-generation programs to drive qualified leads and support revenue targets for our client</p></li><li data-start="934" data-end="1105"><p data-end="1105" data-start="936">Develop cross-channel media strategies and plans across platforms such as Google, LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, and publisher networks, including forecasting and cost modeling</p></li><li data-start="1106" data-end="1209"><p data-start="1108" data-end="1209">Provide actionable insights to optimise campaigns across the funnel-from awareness through conversion</p></li><li data-start="1210" data-end="1372"><p data-end="1372" data-start="1212">Partner with analytics teams to build and refine reporting solutions that monitor pacing, ROI, and key performance metrics (e.g., dashboards and tracking tools)</p></li><li data-start="1373" data-end="1496"><p data-start="1375" data-end="1496">Manage and optimise paid media budgets end-to-end, including forecasting and reporting performance to senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1604" data-start="1497"><p data-start="1499" data-end="1604">Collaborate with brand/creative teams to launch new campaigns, providing direction to enhance performance</p></li><li data-end="1695" data-start="1605"><p data-end="1695" data-start="1607">Evaluate targeting, bidding, creative, and landing page effectiveness to improve results</p></li><li data-end="1789" data-start="1696"><p data-end="1789" data-start="1698">Lead structured A/B and incrementality testing to drive learning and continuous improvement</p></li><li data-end="1891" data-start="1790"><p data-start="1792" data-end="1891">Produce creative-level performance insights and work with partners to iterate for stronger outcomes</p></li><li data-start="1892" data-end="2000"><p data-start="1894" data-end="2000">Assess new partners, platforms, and tools, leveraging testing frameworks to validate performance potential</p></li><li data-start="2001" data-end="2099"><p data-start="2003" data-end="2099">Handle budget operations including PO processing and make data-backed investment recommendations</p></li><li data-end="2198" data-start="2100"><p data-start="2102" data-end="2198">Identify conversion bottlenecks and drive optimisation across each stage of the customer journey</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2205" data-end="2236"><strong data-end="2236" data-start="2209">Ideal Paid Media Manager Qualifications &amp; Skills:</strong></h3><ul data-start="2238" data-end="3083"><li data-end="2335" data-start="2238"><p data-end="2335" data-start="2240">6-8 years of hands-on paid media experience overseeing large budgets with a strong focus on ROI</p></li><li data-end="2448" data-start="2336"><p data-end="2448" data-start="2338">Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn, Google Ads (Search, Display/Programmatic, Video, Demand Gen), Meta, and TikTok</p></li><li data-start="2449" data-end="2565"><p data-start="2451" data-end="2565">Highly data-driven, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)</p></li><li data-start="2566" data-end="2656"><p data-end="2656" data-start="2568">Proven ability to connect paid media performance to pipeline, OKRs, and revenue outcomes</p></li><li data-end="2743" data-start="2657"><p data-end="2743" data-start="2659">Excellent project management with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines</p></li><li data-end="2819" data-start="2744"><p data-end="2819" data-start="2746">Strong creative judgment and commitment to a high-quality user experience</p></li><li data-start="2820" data-end="2913"><p data-start="2822" data-end="2913">Experience with precision targeting, audience segmentation, and third-party data activation</p></li><li data-end="2970" data-start="2914"><p data-end="2970" data-start="2916">Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-end="3083" data-start="2971"><p data-end="3083" data-start="2973">Demonstrated success delivering pipeline and meeting aggressive performance targets in fast-paced environments</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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