Executive Director, Strategy

Omnicom

. Lead communications planning across the portfolio .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in holistic communications planning, integrating creative, media, PR, and in-store disciplines to drive brand engagement. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams while managing senior client relationships and delivering strategic insights for effective media execution.

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Holistic Communications PlanningSenior Client Relationship ManagementMedia Dynamics ExpertiseTeam Leadership and InspirationStrategic Insights Implementation

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Hard Skills

Communications PlanningMedia PlanningStrategic Product DevelopmentCampaign ExecutionConsumer Insights IntegrationAdvertising PrinciplesMarketing PrinciplesMedia Performance AnalysisOmni Workflow MasteryProject Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative NatureEmpathetic CommunicationStrong Presentation SkillsCuriosity FosteringStorytelling Ability

Industry Keywords

Brand StrategyClient Relationship ManagementMedia ChannelsMarketing DisciplinesConsumer BehaviorPop Culture TrendsThought LeadershipTraining and InspirationCommunications BlueprintC-Suite Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead communications planning across the portfolio
Act as a trusted strategic partner for clients and maintain strong client relationships
Showcase and advance PHD’s strategic product through innovative, industry-leading work
Provide vision and clear direction to PHD teams for implementation
Contribute to thought leadership, training and inspiration across the communications planning community
Master and implement Omni Workflow across every campaign
Architect communications blueprints with partner agencies
Justify communications delivery against client brand and business objectives
Develop portfolio-wide strategies directing planning and investment teams
Ensure strategy is executed from inception through execution
Inspire media planning teams, clients and external teams to use media creatively for growth
Represent expertise across media channels and familiarity with marketing disciplines
Maintain relationships with all teams working on the client’s business
Measure communications plan effectiveness through internal alignment and external brand and business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years industry experience
Proven track record of implementing holistic communications planning strategies that connect the brand to people across the journey
Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects, across multiple categories and multiple teams simultaneously
Passion for diversity and a collaborative and empathetic nature
Comfortable communicating with and managing C-Suites
Ability to lead and inspire large teams and individuals
Ability to foster and grow curiosity within teams
Demonstrated examples of implementing key consumer insights into big ideas and communications strategy across all disciplines
Experience integrating creative, media, PR and in-store disciplines toward a singular strategic communications approach
Senior client relationship management experience
Thorough knowledge of advertising, marketing and media principles
Basic knowledge of psychology, economics and journalism
Thorough knowledge of media dynamics and how media elements perform individually and together
Passion for pop culture, trends and consumer behavior motivations
Strong presentation skills and ability to convince and inspire senior client partners with first-class storytelling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office, subject to local law and agency or manager direction
Equal employment opportunities
Inclusive team environment
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