Associate Vice President, Integrated Planning, Media Delivery and Operations

About the role

WPP Media, the AI‑driven media operating unit of WPP, builds data‑powered, personalized media solutions for global brands. The Associate Vice President leads strategic communications and planning for assigned FMCG brands, driving cross‑channel media strategies, client engagements, and team development. Based in Mumbai with an on‑site work model, the role oversees planning teams, crafts disruptive creative ideas, and manages key client projects and award entries.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic communications and media planning leadership for assigned brands
• Lead cross‑channel media strategy discussions with clients
• Develop creative and disruptive communication concepts aligned with brand goals
• Oversee planning team career development and progression
• Manage key client projects and deliver award entries
• Present media solutions and performance insights to senior stakeholders
• Coordinate with in‑house product and software teams for client demonstrations
• Drive proactive client relationship building

What you’ll bring

• 8-12 years experience in FMCG agency environments
• MBA – Marketing
• Hands‑on TV planning expertise
• Digital platform knowledge
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Pro‑activeness and persuasiveness
• Stakeholder management experience
• Agency background preferred

Skills

Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Significant paid time off
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Preferential partner discounts