Director, Investment Planning

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Overview

The Investment Planning Director will lead a newly formed department focused on transforming media investment strategy through innovation, system development, and thought leadership. This role is responsible for guiding a team of Investment Planning Managers and Planners in the creation and execution of high-impact investment strategies that drive advertiser growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Team Development
• Manage and mentor a team of Investment Planning Managers and Planners in the development of comprehensive investment strategies across advertiser portfolios.
• Ensure planning outputs are aligned with client targets, budget goals, and performance benchmarks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Innovation & Systems Development
• Architect and implement scalable planning systems, workflows, and tools to support a rapidly evolving media investment landscape.
• Lead the design and rollout of automation initiatives, including Salesforce ticketing enhancements and standardized investment packages.
• Champion innovation in planning methodologies, including verticalized strategies and emerging channel activations (e.g., CTV, Retail Media, CLO).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Strategy, Channel Growth, Publisher Success, and Operations to ensure seamless execution and optimization.
• Represent the Planning function in leadership forums and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Drive alignment between investment planning and broader business transformation efforts.
• Performance & Portfolio Growth
• Monitor and report on media value growth across advertiser portfolios, targeting quarterly improvement objectives.
• Lead quarterly planning presentations and identify and execute bespoke strategic partnerships and first-time emerging channel activations as SME of Partnerships space.

Qualifications

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.

CJ is the leader in Performance Marketing. We take pride in our innovative technology, comprehensive data solutions and our people. We equip our teams with advanced tools, training and career development opportunities all to provide modern solutions, strategies and support to deliver high quality results for our clients. We work in an enthusiastic, collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance.

We're a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who go the distance to tackle the tough questions, think creatively, and drive resourceful growth, for our clients—and ourselves. We foster and embody an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and people feel accepted with a sense of belonging in expressing themselves authentically. We pride ourselves in having a workplace environment that values both work and play.

Why Our Workplace Stands Out

Apart from offering competitive salaries, 401K matching, wellness programs, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we provide :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Advertising Services

Compensation Range : $119,510.00 - $179,850.00 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

The application deadline for this job posting will be 12 / 8 / 25.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

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