Assistant Director - Strategic Campaign Manager - BMC - Riyadh

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The opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Strategic Campaigns Manager to help manage campaigns for a variety of industries and sectors within the Brand Marketing and Communications (BMC) Strategic Programs pillar. You will orchestrate the end-to-end execution of multi-channel marketing initiatives, collaborating closely with MENA and Global BMC program leaders and senior leadership. By leveraging your proven expertise in campaign management, you will craft and execute strategic campaign plans, oversee timelines, and analyze performance metrics. Your role will also involve nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, presenting and ensuring all campaigns align with effectiveness standards and ROI.

As a Strategic Campaigns Manager, you will provide strong support to the Head of MENA BMC Strategic Programs, engaging in campaign creation and execution. You will help devise strategies and timelines, manage stakeholder expectations, and handle various campaign channels such as digital content, events, social media planning, on-ground interviews for both internal and external purposes. Analyzing campaign performance and deriving insights will also be a key responsibility.

Your key responsibilities

• Campaign management: Lead complex campaigns for our largest programs and markets, collaborating closely with the MENA BMC Strategic Programs Leader and the business to develop the value proposition and brief. Align each initiative with business objectives and leverage EY's business insights while working closely with Client and Industry leads. Methodically track and manage campaign budgets, promptly addressing any deviations from the plan with a solution-oriented approach and helping to resolve issues professionally and proficiently.
• Program support: Create and deliver integrated BMC campaigns that help build client relationships, support revenue objectives and enhance reputation.
• Brand ambassador: Act as a BMC point of contact for strategic campaigns, advising the business on questions relating to BMC, including strategy, activation, scope of services. Prepare and present plans and deliverables, representing BMC in relevant meetings as a strategic and trusted adviser.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Build a strong internal and external network and manage stakeholder expectations. Work closely with the business, BD, global BMC colleagues, external agencies, and in-house studios to develop and deliver differentiated, brand focused and customer centric solutions.
• Leadership skills: Support others in the team, creating and fostering a positive team environment where everyone feels supported to learn and develop.
• Performance analysis: Utilize analytical tools (e.g., PowerBI, Adobe Analytics, Hootsuite) to fine-tune campaigns and identify enhancement opportunities. Produce comprehensive performance reports for executive-level stakeholders.
  
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience of working in large organizations, balancing multiple stakeholder requirements.
• Strong time and project management skills – highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• A proven track record of strategic campaign management, producing quality, consistent messages, through all channels.
• A solid understanding of marketing campaign principles, coupled with a strong commercial drive and the ability to deliver high-value activities that deliver ROI, while aligning with brand and risk management protocols.
• Ability to juggle multiple demands on time and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, effectively conveying complex ideas in meetings and presentations.
• Skilled in building relationships with all internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Problem solving abilities, innovating solutions that bridge leadership expectations for optimal results.
• Experience in collecting and applying stakeholder feedback for campaign enhancements.
• A motivated and strong team player, adaptable during peak periods.
• A desire to embrace and drive change whilst identifying and supporting process improvements and demonstrating best practices.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a business, marketing or communications related discipline (or equivalent industry-based qualifications).
• Over 10 years of experience in marketing program management in a corporate environment.
• Over 10 years of experience creating and managing content, synthesizing detailed information into key messages through copy editing skills.
• Proven experience working on large campaigns and initiatives to meet critical deadlines.
• Exceptional English written and oral communication skills.
• Track record of event execution, B2B brand exposure, and project management.
• Experience in delivering engaging programs within a people organization.
• Proven ability to influence and build multiple collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience working within teams and independently.
• Reside in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent Arabic speaking and written communication skills.
• Experience working within a media marketing agency or fast paced environment.
• Art and design creative knowledge experience
  
  

What We Look For

We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
  
  

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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