Manage a planning stream within a pod (up to 7–8 people, max 9), ensuring alignment with business goals and pod-level strategy Ensure team effectiveness, workflow quality, and adherence to deadlines Maintain deep involvement across all RFPs/RFIs handled by the team Oversee task distribution, prioritization, and workload balancing Manage handoffs and collaboration with Client Services and MPO Lead hiring, interviews, and onboarding of new team members Conduct performance reviews and career development planning Identify and escalate team capacity or performance risks 5+ years in digital media planning 2+ years of experience managing teams (3-5 direct reports) Hands-on DSP platform experience or strong multi-platform planning expertise English proficiency: C1–C2; ability to communicate and express a point in verbal and written English easily Proven experience in client-facing pitches and strategy presentations Deep understanding of media infrastructure and execution Demonstrated team leadership and soft skills Advanced presentation and strategic planning capabilities