Performance Media Manager

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">Why Valtech? </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">We’re</span> <span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW246265904 BCX0">the</span> <span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW246265904 BCX0">experience</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0"> innovation company </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">- </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW246265904 BCX0">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0"> trusted partner</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0"> to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">growth opportunities, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW246265904 BCX0">values</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">-driven culture, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">international </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0">careers</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246265904 BCX0"> and the chance to shape the future of experience.</span></span><span class="EOP CommentStart SCXW246265904 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The opportunity</span></strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are proud of:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.valtech.com/work/?utm_source=greenhouse&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=gl_ta_talent-acquisition_aw_ba_job_description_template&amp;utm_term=website-applicants&amp;utm_content=job-applicants_week192025" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">The work we do and the innovation we drive</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><a href="https://www.valtech.com/career/our-values/?utm_source=greenhouse&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=gl_ta_talent-acquisition_aw_ba_job_description_template&amp;utm_term=website-applicants&amp;utm_content=job-applicants_week192025" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Our values of share, care </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">a</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">nd dare</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><a href="https://www.valtech.com/valtech-as-workplace/?utm_source=greenhouse&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=gl_ta_talent-acquisition_aw_ba_job_description_template&amp;utm_term=website-applicants&amp;utm_content=job-applicants_week192025" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><a href="https://www.valtech.com/about/offices/?utm_source=greenhouse&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=gl_ta_talent-acquisition_aw_ba_job_description_template&amp;utm_term=website-applicants&amp;utm_content=job-applicants_week192025" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Our borderless, global framework, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">which enables </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">seamless collaboration</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The role&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">Please note, we are only accepting applicants from the provinces of Ontario and Québec for this role.&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">For Québec-based candidates, fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of Americas and occasionally in Europe.</span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><strong>Performance Media Manager</strong>, you lead digital-first media strategy and execution for complex client engagements. You bring <strong>8 years of experience</strong> in digital media planning and buying, ideally within an omni-channel agency environment.</p> <p>This role is ideal for someone who blends hands-on activation expertise with strategic thinking and thrives in a consultative, fast-evolving environment, including a strong curiosity and motivation to leverage AI-enabled tools and approaches to work smarter, faster, and more effectively.&nbsp;</p> <p>Reporting to Paid Media leadership, this position plays a critical role in bridging strategy and execution, managing up by supporting media leads with insights, performance storytelling, and proactive recommendations, while managing down by guiding day-to-day planning, buying, and optimization across accounts. You’ll also provide omnichannel support across integrated programs, helping connect paid digital media with broader experience, creative, strategy, and analytics efforts.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Performance Media Manager is responsible for planning, activating, optimizing, and scaling performance-driven media programs across paid digital channels, while collaborating closely with strategy, creative, analytics, and client teams to ensure media is fully aligned with business objectives, customer experience goals, and continuously improved through data and intelligent automation.&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will thrive in this role if you are:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Media Strategy &amp; Planning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead digital media planning across paid search, paid social, programmatic display, video, and emerging platforms.</li> <li>Translate client business objectives into full funnel, performance-driven media strategies.</li> <li>Develop audience-led plans leveraging insights, testing frameworks, and emerging AI-supported planning or forecasting tools.</li> <li>Present media plans, rationale, and performance insights to internal teams and clients with clarity and confidence.</li> <li>Evaluate media opportunities, negotiate rates/added value, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and platforms.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Media Buying &amp; Activation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Negotiate with digital media partners and platforms to evaluate opportunities, secure strong placements, and support campaign performance.</li> <li>Execute and oversee hands-on campaign activation, optimization, and budget pacing across platforms such as Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok, DV360, and/or the trade Desk.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to test new channels, partners, formats, and betas, and AI- enabled capabilities where appropriate.</li> <li>Leverage automation, AI-driven bidding and targeting features within platforms to enhance speed, precision, and scalability.</li> <li>Collaborate with creative, account, and analytics teams to ensure cohesion across campaign deliverables.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Measurement &amp; Optimization</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own ongoing optimization, performance analysis, and insight development across channels.</li> <li>Partner with analytics and data teams to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and attribution.</li> <li>Clearly communicate results and recommendations grounded in data and business impact.</li> <li>Utilize AI-supported analytics, modeling, or optimization tools to uncover patterns, inform recommendations, and accelerate decision-making.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Client Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a senior digital media POC for clients, providing day-to-day strategic&nbsp;guidance while aligning closely with Paid Media Leadership across media,</li> <li>measurement, and performance.</li> <li>Deliver high-quality client service by producing timely, well-structured media&nbsp;outputs—including media plans, strategic perspectives, and performance&nbsp;nsights—that support clear decision-making.</li> <li>Collaborate cross functionally with creative, experience, strategy, and data teams&nbsp;to support integrated, experience-led solutions.</li> <li>Mentor junior planners and buyers, raising the bar on media excellence across the&nbsp;practice.</li> <li>Helping elevate media best practices and encouraging thoughtful adoption of new tools and technologies, including AI.</li> <li>Confidently present media strategies, performance insights, and recommendations to clients.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Must have qualifications</span></strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li class="p1">6-8 years of experience in digital media planning and buying, ideally within an omni-channel agency environment.</li> <li class="p1">Advanced conversational and presentation skills in English requirements for this role.</li> <li class="p1">Strong, hands-on expertise across paid digital channels (paid social, display,&nbsp;programmatic, online video, search); familiarity with traditional channels is a plus.</li> <li class="p1"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Google Ads, SA360, DV360 and Merchant Center experience is a must.</span></li> <li class="p1">Proven experience managing and optimizing multi-channel budgets</li> <li class="p1">Working knowledge of tracking methodologies, measurement tools, and ad ops&nbsp;fundamentals.</li> <li class="p1">Experience partnering with analytics and data teams on dashboards, reporting, and&nbsp;measurement.</li> <li class="p1">Comfort using data to guide decisions, recommendations, and storytelling</li> <li class="p1">Strong client facing communication and presentation abilities.</li> <li class="p1">Familiarity with AI powered marketing, analytics, or productivity tools, and&nbsp;enthusiasm for exploring emerging technologies that enhance accuracy, efficiency&nbsp;and performance.</li> <li class="p1">Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team&nbsp;culture.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Commitment to reaching all kinds of people</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. </span><a href="https://www.valtech.com/about/diversity-inclusion/" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Explore our Diversity &amp; Inclusion site</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your application process</span></strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <span data-teams="true">Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.</span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Valtech</span></strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&amp;G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.</span></p>