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Principal Manager, Global Media Planning

Principal Manager, Global Media Planning

QualtricsReston, VA, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Qualtrics, we create software the worlds best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platformwe are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for conventionbut most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, youll be part of a nimble group thats empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You wont have to look to find growth opportunitiesready or not, theyll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, were on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think thats work worth doing.

Principal Manager, Global Media Planning

Why We Have This Role

As a Senior / Principal Manager of Global Media Planning, youll play a key role in shaping how our brand and demand generation campaigns reach and resonate with audiences worldwide. You will lead the paid media strategies that connect diverse markets and cultures, working closely with marketing teams across regions to create impactful, data-driven campaigns that reflect a truly global perspective. Your insights and leadership will help Qualtrics stay ahead in digital marketing innovation, delivering value for both customers and the business.

How Youll Find Success

  • Develop and execute media strategies that align with business goals and cultural differences across markets
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional, global teams to ensure media plans amplify diverse voices
  • Leverage data to refine campaigns and optimize budgets for maximum impact
  • Communicate clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels with transparency and respect
  • Proactively lead media planning processes with agility and inclusivity
  • Foster psychological safety, encouraging team collaboration and open idea-sharing
  • Embrace continuous learning about evolving digital trends and inclusive marketing best practices

How Youll Grow

  • Expand your strategic leadership by guiding multi-market media planning at scale
  • Deepen your expertise in global paid media channels and advanced analytics tools
  • Develop stronger cross-cultural communication and stakeholder influence skills
  • Gain experience managing external agency partnerships within diverse global contexts
  • Things Youll Do

  • Deliver comprehensive paid media strategies that drive brand awareness and demand generation globally
  • Collaborate with regional and channel leads to align campaigns with local market needs and perspectives
  • Manage media budgets thoughtfully to ensure efficient allocation and measurable ROI
  • Lead inclusive planning sessions with stakeholders, ensuring all voices contribute to strategy
  • Optimize media workflows and documentation to support diverse teams and working styles
  • Use data insights to recommend media plan adjustments fostering both business growth and inclusivity
  • What Were Looking For On Your Resume

  • 7-10+ years of hands-on digital media planning experience, ideally with exposure to global or multi-regional markets
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable media strategies
  • Experience managing large media budgets with strong financial stewardship
  • Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and collaborating across varied teams and cultures
  • Preferred : B2B media planning experience aligned with longer sales cycles and account-based marketing
  • Preferred : Proficiency with Tableau or similar data visualization tools
  • Preferred : Experience managing external media agencies and diverse partnership dynamics
  • What You Should Know About This Team

  • We work as one global team, valuing each members unique perspective and cultural background
  • Our team is deeply committed to delivering measurable business impact through customer-obsessed media strategies
  • Collaboration and psychological safety fuel our ability to innovate and solve complex challenges together
  • We prioritize continuous growth, offering opportunities to learn new skills and experiment with emerging platforms
  • Our team embodies Qualtrics values : transparency, being all in, customer obsession, one team, and scrappy resourcefulness
  • Our Teams Favorite Perks and Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office collaboration and flexibility for remote or alternative work locations up to 2 weeks per year
  • Access to extensive learning and development resources supporting career growth and skill advancement
  • Inclusive Employee Resource Groups (Q-Groups) supporting diverse communities and fostering belonging
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits to support your well-being
  • Company-wide focus on meaningful work that lowers the worlds tolerance for bad experiences because what we build makes a difference
  • The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model : Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple : we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

    Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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  • Family & Medical Leave Act , Equal Opportunity Employment , Employee Polygraph Protection Act

    Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact / recruiter know.

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