Senior Director, Strategy

## Senior Director, Strategy Apply:
Hybrid:
Portland, Oregon, United States of America:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R12871
** Agency:
** PHd    
** Job Function:
** Strategy and Planning    
** Job Subfunction:
** Strategy
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* Job Description:

**** Who we are
** We deliver transformative growth by helping our clients outthink, outpace and outgrow their competition —with intelligence connected across a next generation network — that brings everything and everyone together.

To achieve transformative growth, we see clarity in complexity. We see the bigger picture. We cultivate and celebrate intelligence in all its forms. We are focused on attracting and developing the best minds in the business. It is coded in our DNA.Powered by our next-generation network, PHD’s advanced thinking – Intelligence. Connected. – combines data, technology, and human-centric principles to drive measurable outcomes.

That’s how we transform experiences.

That’s how we move brands and businesses forward.
** Summary of role
** The Senior Director, Communications Planning, leads the development of brand communications strategies across assigned accounts. Acting as a trusted strategic partner, you’ll bring creativity and analytical thinking to solve marketing and business challenges, shaping how brands show up across the media ecosystem.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and partner agencies to deliver work that connects brand and audience seamlessly. The role requires curiosity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how data, media, and creative intersect to drive results.

You will also play a key role in embedding and advancing PHD’s proprietary planning tools, including Omni Workflow, to ensure every campaign is insight-led and connected across the planning process.

A central part of the role will be the mastery and implementation of Omni Workflow across every campaign. Workflow is PHD’s proprietary campaign planning workspace nested within Omni, OMG’s leading marketing orchestration and insights platform. It unites every aspect of our business in one connected space and provides a platform where our people can collaborate in real-time and build campaigns for their clients – from research and audience building to channel selection and optimization.

The role is varied and creative and the successful candidate will be responsible for architecting the communications ‘blueprint’, working with our partner agencies, and justifying its delivery against client brand and business objectives.
** Our expectations
** As Senior Director, you will be responsible for developing and articulating communications strategies that guide the planning and investment teams toward delivering measurable business outcomes.

You’ll inspire teams and clients alike with how media can creatively bring ideas to life and act as a lever for growth.

You’ll serve as a day-to-day strategic lead and trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders, fostering strong relationships built on collaboration, transparency, and  partnership with internal and external teams, you’ll ensure alignment and integration across disciplines, from creative and media to data and technology.

You’ll measure the effectiveness of communications plans through clear KPIs, connecting media performance to brand and business growth, while nurturing curiosity and excellence within your team.
** What you’ll need to succeed
*** 8-15 years of industry experience, with a strong foundation in communications or media planning.
* Proven ability to translate brand and business goals into integrated communications strategies.
* Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
* Strong client relationship management skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
* A collaborative and…