Managing Director of Operations

The Executive Operations Director at OMD EMEA is a pivotal role in the Sony Pictures Entertainment central team, with overall responsibility for driving operational best practice within our central OMD EMEA team, and across all local markets in our remit (and beyond). This role works closely with 41 incumbent local markets, with support from the Managing Partner. We have had the Sony Pictures business for 20 years at OMD and are looking for someone who can be part of a collaborative team, helping us elevate our client service even more. We are passionate about film and entertainment with a huge global presence – this really is a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Director who is looking to make their mark on a global business and help drive positive change. This role will be responsible for streamlining and enhancing local market workstreams, improving process efficiencies, recommending new ways of working, evolving central-to-local templates, and elevating the client servicing in our local markets. We want to enable, inspire, and celebrate great work within the Sony Pictures network and the Operations Executive Director will work to curate and socialise examples of best-in-class work that raises the floor of excellence across our network of local markets. Local market media operational and media planning support Overall Governance Commercial management Drive Network capability Excellent understanding of the core functioning of media, with greater knowledge preferred (Strategy, Digital, Buying). Previous experience and successful track record in a Media operational and/ or Media account management role, as well as demonstrated competence handling clients in the day-to-day flow of work, and ability to run productive meetings with senior stakeholders Gravitas to mandate and execute required change across all central and local teams. Likes solving problems and looking for creative ways to improve existing processes. Comfortable with both project management (particularly in agile ways of working) and delivering hands-on as required. High degree of numeracy, particularly relating to budget setting and commercial alignment, along with an ability to be analytical with data in this context. High degree of competence on core Microsoft suite. Experience working within project management systems, e.g., At OMD EMEA, we strive to deliver on our promise of ‘ better decisions, faster ‘ for our clients, partners and all 6,000+ OMDers across our region every day. As part of the world’s largest media network, our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer, to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent. To help navigate the road to a ‘new normal’, learning from, and acting upon data signals at scale and speed is crucial. Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely. Flexible Working We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. 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