Samsung Media Strategy & Operations Manager 

United States, Arizona, Prescott 

943763893

Role and Responsibilities

• Media Operations Management:
  • Oversee the end-to-end media operations process, ensuring seamless execution of media plans and tactics.
  • Collaborate with media planners, buyers, and agency partners to optimize media spend and deliverables.
  • Monitor media performance metrics and provide actionable insights to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Financial Governance:
  • Manage the $700M+ Media budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting of expenditures.
  • Conduct regular audits of media invoices, ATBs (Actual-to-Budget), and financial documents to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.
  • Implement and enforce best practices for billing, budget oversight, and financial governance to minimize variances and improve accuracy.
• Process Improvement:
  • Develop and maintain standardized processes for media operations, including billing, reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and propose solutions to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
  • Lead initiatives to fast-track onboarding and upskilling of the Media team to address capacity constraints.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for finance teams regarding media-related financial inquiries and discrepancies.
  • Work closely with agency partners to ensure alignment on billing methodologies, deliverables, and financial expectations.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to provide updates on media operations, financial performance, and improvement initiatives.
• Discrepancy Resolution:
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in media billing and ATBs, providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
  • Implement early warning systems (e.g., Red Amber Alerts) to flag significant variances and enable timely corrective actions.
• Build and Develop Best Practices for Ways of Working
  • Develop training manuals, onboarding initiatives, as well as manage training initiatives for staff development and growth
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications in finance or media management are a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in media operations, planning, or buying, with a proven track record of managing large-scale media budgets.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations, resolve discrepancies, and implement process improvements.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in media planning tools (e.g., Strata, Mediaocean) and financial software (e.g., Excel, SAP).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance in financial governance.
• Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of media channels (linear TV, digital, OOH) and industry-standard methodologies for billing and ATB allocations.
• Familiarity with agency partnerships and best practices for media governance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume media environment with limited staff capacity.
• Knowledge of digital media trends and their impact on budgeting and billing methodologies.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.