Senior Associate Workforce Planning in Tokyo

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Job Specification Title : Senior Media Activation Manager Discipline : Media Activation About the role The Media Activation team is responsible for providing thoughtful and exciting recommendations for Search, Social, Display, and Video, owning supplier relationships, and then executing those recommendations expertly. The Media Activation team leverages their mastery of each channel to make sure its recommendations are consistently excellent and innovative, and that in-channel performance and data integrity is maximized. Some of the things we’d like you to do: Manage team members to deliver consistently across multiple campaigns. Responsible for Performance strategy and weaving into overall campaign strategy Full responsibility of the campaign performance from start to finish Ultimate accountability for adherence to controls and best practices across multiple channels Build annual learning agenda and test plan for assigned portfolios. Final approver on performance forecast and reforecast Develop multiple case studies throughout the course of the year Final driver of spend recommendation for all campai

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. JOB Title: Senior Account Executive JOB OVERVIEW: Studio X IntegrationチームのSenior Account Executiveとして、日本コカ・コーラ社を担当し、統合マーケティングソリューションの日常的な進行管理、クライアント対応、および各種キャンペーンの実行支援を担います。マス広告、デジタル、SNS、リアルイベント、動的コンテンツ制作など、多岐にわたるチャネルを網羅するプロジェクトにおいて、戦略立案から実行・納品・検証に至る一連のプロセスで社内外のコミュニケーションを促進する機能を担って頂きます。WPPグループのVML & Ogilvy Japanのメンバーとして、WPPの専門性を有する各組織と外部パートナーと連携し、日本のマーケットにおけるコカ・コーラ社の多様な飲料ブランドの成長に貢献していただきます。 Key RESPONSIBILITIES: アカウントマネジメント 日常的なクライアント対応:Account DirectorやIntegration Leadと連携し担当ブランド／チャーターにおけるクライアントの窓口として、チームへタイムリーに必要情報を伝達しプロジェクトを円滑に進める。 案件管理：クライアントのBriefingおよび依頼内容を正確に把握し、関係するプロジェクトメンバーと緊密に連携しながら、プロジェクトの進行・実行を管理する。 会議運営と報告: クライアントとのミーティング後に、正確なレポート（議事録／アクションアイテム）を作成し、関係者へ共有する。 予算・スケジュール管理: プロジェクトの計画（スコープ、スケジュール、予算、発注、請求業務、体制）の策定を補助し、進行状況をトラッキングして納品まで確実に管理する。 定期レポーティング: プロジェクトの進行状況や課題を整理し、クライアントおよび社内チームへ定期的に共有を行う。 プロジェクト＆キャンペーンの実行・進行管理 WPP統合チームの進行管理: Account DirectorやIntegration Leadと連携し、マス広告、デジタル、SNS、イベントにわたる統合キャンペーンのプロジェクト計画（体制・工程・予算）の実行・管理のサポートを行う。 社内・社外専門チームとの連携: Creative、Production、Media、データ分析など、WPPグループ内の専門組織と円滑に連携し、プロジェクトの進行をサポートする クオリティコントロール : 制作物（画像、動画、コピー等）がコカ・コー

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Description This role forms a key part of the Mindshare Japan Leadership Team. The Client Leader will be responsible for working collaboratively with local, regional and global colleagues to deliver best in class service and delivery to the several clients. Leading the client relationship and maintenance of the quality of contracted services, lobbying additional assignments as well as developing an appetite for and building revenues from out-of-scope offerings and value add services for the assigned client are also core to this role. Additionally, it is expected to work on the new business pitch with the collaboration work with the regional and global teams in Mindshare networks as well as WPP agencies. Finally ensuring commitments made to clients are specific and deliverable, ideally exceeded! 3 best things about the job: Opportunity to manage the several teams. Key strategic role in Mindshare’s business and Japan's leadership Exposure with regional and global teams across Mindshare network and WPP agencies Measures of success:

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Grey Japan： 1963年の日本での創業以来、私たちは「効果的なアイデア」を生み出すことに情熱を注ぎ、消費者をユーザーやファンに変えブランドを成長させてきました。 2025年からは「The New Market Maker」という新たな価値提案を掲げ、新たな挑戦を始めます。 アートディレクター 職務概要 Greyが掲げるDRIVING PRINCIPLEである「Famously Effective」を、あなたの卓越したクリエイティブの力で具現化していただくポジションです。 国内外の多様なチームと密接に連携しながら、グローバルな視点を持つクライアントのビジネス課題に対し、従来の「広告」という枠組みにとらわれない、革新的なコミュニケーション戦略を立案・実行していただきます。企画立案からビジュアル開発までを一貫して担当し、多角的なアプローチで最適なソリューションを提供。多様な媒体を通じて生活者の心を動かし、ブランドの熱心なファンへと導くことがミッションです。 日本を代表する大手ブランドの主要プロジェクトに多数携わる機会があり、常に刺激的な環境で、大きな成長とやりがいを実感できるでしょう。 担当業務 クライアントの課題解決に繋がるクリエイティブ戦略・企画の立案から実行まで、幅広い業務をお任せします。 クライアントのマーケティング課題やブランド戦略に基づいた、コミュニケーション戦略およびクリエイティブ企画の立案 グラフィックデザイン制作およびアートディレクション業務（プレゼンテーション含む） クリエイティブアイディアの発想、カンプ・コンテ制作、プレゼンテーション準備・実施 社内外のデザイナーや外部の協力会社と連携し、クオリティの高いクリエイティブを実現するためのディレクション 案件や状況に応じて、自ら手を動かしクリエイティブのクオリティを追求する実制作業務 求める経験・スキル 必須経験 広告代理店、制作会社等でのアートディレクション実務経験3年以上、またはデザイナーとしての実務経験5年以上 大手クライアントの主要プロジェクトにおける、企画立案、プレゼンテーション、ディレクションのご経験 戦略的思考に基づいたクリエイティブ開発能力、およびブランドマネジメントスキル 企画から実行までを一貫して推進できる問題分析力・問題解決能力 Photoshop、Illustratorを用いたグラフィックデザインの実務経験 日本語：ビジネスレベル以上 歓迎される経験・スキル CMプランニング、デジタル、アクティベーション領域におけるクリエイティブ経験

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Role Title: VP/ SVP - Client Partner Team: Marketing & Business Development Location: Tokyo, Japan About WPP Media WPP Media, part of WPP, is a leading media agency driven by performance, data, analytics, and creative technology. We excel in multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise. Our clients include Google, Dell, Uber, Airbnb, Mazda and Hitachi. Our mission: to make advertising more valuable. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and operationally excellent Client Partner to lead our relationship with Google in Japan, a top-tier client across WPP Media. WPP Media manages the digital mandate for Google in Japan. This role sits at the intersection of senior client partnership, planning craft, execution excellence, and operational leadership. You will lead a cross-functional team and be accountable for flawless delivery, clear governance, strong strategic POVs, and executive-level influence—ensuring Google and MFG stakeholders have full visibility, confidence, and industry-leading work. Key Responsibilities Trusted Strategic Advisor (Senior Stakeholder

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Senior Planner About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner to join our team working on a key global client. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development and execution of impactful, locally relevant campaigns that drive business growth and enhance the client’s brand presence in the Japanese market. You will work closely with the Planning Director, the broader team, and external agency partners to translate client briefs into actionable plans, leveraging data-driven insights, your understanding of Japanese consumers, media channels and cultural nuances. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape a major brand’s presence in one of the world’s most sophisticated and unique markets, working within a global network. Some things we’d like you to do: Strategic Media Planning: Translate client objectives and strategies into actionable, highly effective, and integrated local media plans for the Japanese market, covering digital, traditional, and emerging media channels. Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary planning contact for local client stakeholders,

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE About Burson Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com. The Role As a Senior Account Executive, you are expected to work on one or more clients and play a key role ensuring the proper execution of client activities. You will contribute to Burson’s performance by supporting the senior team members/leaders in managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying and delighting clients, generating new business and developing strong teams. You are required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability. Core Job Responsibilities & Requirements Client Service Be the go-to person for the cli

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. The Role: The Senior Front End Developer needs to build/modify responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript,

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Senior Planner Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Strategic Planner to join our team working on a well-known global client. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development and execution of impactful campaign strategies that drive business growth and enhance the client’s brand presence in the Japanese market. You will work closely with the Planning Lead, the broader team, and external agency partners to translate client briefs into actionable plans, leveraging data-driven insights and a deep understanding of the Japanese consumer landscape. Key Responsibilities 1. Media Planning & Execution Translate client briefs into a clearly defined problem and proposed solutions, leveraging category and audience insight to identify specific jobs to be done. Develop channel-specific media tactics across Online and Offline channels based on campaign data and market insights. Build detailed media plans aligned to approved strategies and client KPIs. Keep up to date with industry, market and consumer trends, identifying new opportunities or challenges wh

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. About the Role We’re looking for a Strategy Director to lead building brand platform, creative strategy, and integrated communications design for some of the most ambitious brands in the market — primarily across the FMCG category, working with both multinational clients and Japan-headquartered global brands. This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence. You’ll be expected to turn messy business challenges into sharp strategic opportunities, unlock human truths that inspire standout creative work, and architect brand ecosystems that travel across channels, touchpoints, and markets. You won’t just write decks. You’ll shape brands, influence clients, sharpen the work, raise the bar for the agency, and help build ideas that can genuinely move culture, shift perception, and drive growth. What You’ll Do Lead Brand Strategy Develop brand strategies that create meaningful differentiation and unlock growth. Define or refine brand positioning, value proposition, brand architecture, an

Datadog is the global leader in observability and security for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, digital experience monitoring, cloud security, and AI-powered observability to help organisations accelerate digital transformation and operate at scale. As organizations across Japan continue to modernize their technology stacks and embrace cloud-native architectures, Datadog is uniquely positioned to help customers achieve greater visibility, reliability, security, and business performance. The Opportunity Following significant investment in Japan by Datadog, we’re now seeking a senior executive to lead the next phase of growth and scale the business rapidly. This executive will be responsible for defining and executing Datadog's strategy in Japan, driving sustainable, predictable revenue growth, strengthening customer and partner relationships, developing high-performing teams, and firmly establishing Datadog as the market leader for Japan. Reporting to senior APJ leadership, the Country Leader will serve as the executive face of Datadog in Japan and will work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Partnerships, Solutions Engineering, Product, and Corporate functions to accelerate market penetration and customer success. At Datadog, we work hard to maintain an excellent culture of trust, high standards, and great outcomes for customers, partners and employees About the Role Datadog is seeking an experienced and respected country executive to serve as Country Manager, Japan. As the most senior leader in the market, you will be responsible for owning Japan’s overall business health across acquisition, usage, retention, ecosystem, culture, and cross-functional execution. The Country Manager owns the country plan and operating cadence, ensuring effective direct management of all three sales segments (Enterprise, Mid Market, Commercial); and cross-

About the Team The AI Architect team partners with organizations to turn OpenAI's most capable models into meaningful, real-world impact. We work with customers across industries and digital-native businesses to identify where AI can create value, design secure and scalable solutions, and help those solutions move from early exploration into sustained production adoption. The team brings together technical strategy, customer partnership, and practical deployment expertise, working closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Research, and specialist delivery teams. About the Role As an AI Architect, you will be the senior technical owner for a named portfolio of customers and the primary technical counterpart to their leadership teams. You will act as the “CTO of your book of business”, shaping each customer's AI strategy and guiding their journey from pre-sales discovery and solution evaluation through deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact. You will own the technical account plan across ChatGPT Enterprise, the OpenAI API, Codex, and other agentic AI solutions. In partnership with the Account Director, you will translate business priorities into a focused use-case portfolio, an actionable adoption roadmap, and a clear path to durable customer value and growth. The Account Director owns commercial strategy; you own the technical strategy, customer journey, and path to production value. You will remain accountable for the technical outcome while bringing in the right specialists across deployment, implementation, enablement, security, product, and partners to provide deeper expertise and execute work where needed. This role calls for strong industry fluency, sound architectural judgment, and the ability to move confidently between executive strategy and hands-on technical conversations. In this role, you will: Serve as the primary technical advisor and long-term technical relationship owner for a named portfolio of existing customers and pre-sales prospect

Datadog is a best-in-class SaaS company delivering the rare combination of hypergrowth, profitability, and long-term market leadership. Built by engineers, for engineers, our platform is used by organizations of all sizes to drive digital transformation, cloud migration, and full-stack observability across their technology landscape. We enable seamless collaboration and problem-solving across DevOps and Security teams globally. Come join a high-performing team for the opportunity to learn from top leaders in the industry and grow alongside the company as we rapidly expand. About the Role Datadog is seeking a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative Head of Enterprise Sales to lead our organization in Japan to scale Datadog’s Strategic Enterprise and Public Sector business. This senior leader will own both the Enterprise and Public Sector strategy for their region, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to build pipeline creation, deal progression, and multi-product adoption across Datadog’s largest and most strategic accounts. This senior leader will be responsible for driving market expansion and establishing Datadog as a trusted strategic partner. Japan is a crucial market for Datadog’s growth, we have made a significant local investment with a local Data Centre, prominent real estate, more than 200 local staff to fully localize our products and services for Japanese customers. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do Recruit, build and develop a world-class team of Enterprise Leaders and sellers Own Strategic Enterprise and Public Sector revenue contribution for your region and influence targets, ensuring consistent attainment across quarterly and annual targets Define and execute segment-level growth strategies across enterprise c

We are Datadog's in-house product experts. The Technical Solutions (TS) team enables Datadog's worldwide growth by educating potential clients and ensuring that existing customers are happy and successful. Field CTOs are part of the broader Product Solutions Architecture (PSA) organization, serving as technical multipliers and trusted advisors to our customers' most senior decision makers and key executive stakeholders. They align customer ambitions with Datadog’s technology roadmap, enabling digital transformation while driving sustained growth for both our customers and Datadog. As Datadog continues to scale, we are creating a Field CTO role to lead our GTM technical strategy for the entire Japan region - establishing thought leadership, building the long-term strategic case for Datadog, and expanding our footprint in the market. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: C-Level : Strategically guide CIO/CTO/CEO/CISO-level customer and prospect executives in rationalizing their adoption journey, investment and operationalizing of observability. GTM : Identifies industry specific trends and their impact and potential during Customers engagements, feeding the top-of-funnel for Product, GTM, BVA and Architecture teams. Co-create industry solutions via collaboration with Product SAs and Product Management. Leadership : Demonstrate Datadog's platform as well as thought leadership in Observability and Security, emphasizing our advanced solutions, industry best practices, and dedication to providing organizations with superior visibility and management of their at scale environments. Advisory : Be a trusted advisor to Sales leaders as well as customer and prospect executives on ROI, value realization and white-space analysis. Assist with opp

About the Team The Applied AI Architect team partners with organizations to turn OpenAI's most capable models into meaningful, real-world impact. We work with customers across industries to identify where AI can create value, design secure and scalable solutions, and help those solutions move from early exploration into sustained production adoption. The team brings together technical strategy, customer partnership, and practical deployment expertise, working closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Research, and specialist delivery teams. About the Role As the Manager of Applied AI Architects in Tokyo, you will lead a team of senior technical leaders responsible for the technical strategy, customer journey, and path to production value for OpenAI's largest and most complex customers across Japan. Your team will act as the “CTO of the book of business,” partnering with customer executives and technical teams from pre-sales discovery and solution evaluation through deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact. You will set the operating model for how Applied AI Architects own technical account plans across ChatGPT Enterprise, the OpenAI API, Codex, and other agentic AI solutions. In close partnership with Sales leadership and Account Directors, you will help prioritize customer portfolios, allocate technical resources, and ensure business priorities translate into focused use cases, credible architectures, actionable adoption roadmaps, and durable customer value and growth. You will remain accountable for the team's technical outcomes while developing its people and bringing in the right specialists across deployment, implementation, enablement, security, product, research, and partners. You will serve as an executive technical sponsor for critical engagements, a senior voice of the customer inside OpenAI, and a cross-functional leader who can move confidently between Japan strategy, executive decision-making, architectural depth, and hands-on coaching. In t