Job Description

Group Digital Director, PHD


Why PHD and who are we?


PHD is a strategic-led planning and buying media agency, a vital part of the Omnicom Media Group and Australia's fastest growing media network. We continually sets the benchmark by helping some of the world's largest and most influential brands Make the Leap in their media and advertising. Built on a culture of creativity and innovation, PHD substantially invests in its people and culture to generate a unique, energetic, and collaborative working environment that inspires. Our purpose is to be a force for growth for our clients, our people, and the broader marketing industry. 


So why should you join us?

  • We encourage and fully support flexible working.

  • We offer career growth and continuous development through our mixed learning approach.

  • PhD at PHD – our amazing internal training program

  • OMG Care: 24/7 EAP support along with dedicated wellbeing initiatives.

  • Monthly employee recognition and rewards

  • Quarterly and monthly social events, summer half days & annual company ski trip.

  • We have a bright, open, dog friendly office

    • What's the role?


    As Group Digital Director you are responsible with leading the development and delivery of digital strategy for clients encompassing media, data and technology whilst acting as a though-leader to clients and the agency to inspire, motivate and educate. This role is a senior digital specialist across a large automotive client team, responsible for helping them navigate the increasingly complex digital media, data and technology landscape to deliver on their business ambitions. Leading both the client teams and the specialist business units within PHD to ensure that the client is delivered an aligned and integrated digital product.


    What will you be doing?

  • Act as the primary lead in managing relationships with senior clients and partner agencies, particularly within digital transformation, AdTech, and MarTech.

  • Work collaboratively with client leads to identify opportunities and introduce appropriate SBUs and other services to clients.

  • Lead the integration of services by coordinating across PHD's specialized business units, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient project execution.

  • Ensure that client digital strategies are innovative and industry-leading, providing strategic oversight to implementation teams for seamless translation into impactful campaign initiatives.

  • Serve as a strategic consultant to clients, identifying their current and future digital needs and supporting them in achieving sustainable growth and digital advancement

    • Who are you?

  • 7+ years relevant digital experience in a media agency, digital transformation or adtech consultancy Exceptional communication and client management skills, ideally at a Senior level.

  • Extensive experience in the digital media, technology, and data industry as well as strong client facing responsibilities

  • Expert level understanding of all digital media technology, with the ability to train internal and external media peers on relevant concepts, including running MFA training modules

  • Proven track record in establishing high levels of client and stakeholder satisfaction, including the ability to lead technical or marketing teams.

    • Sound like a role for you? Apply today!


    We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. 

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