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About the Role
As a Senior Manager – Media Strategy within the Media Center of Excellence (COE), you will lead the development and execution of integrated media strategies that align with Cognizant’s marketing objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in media channels, audience targeting, and performance measurement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Field Marketing teams across regions, guiding them to ensure activities and outcomes are closely aligned with business goals.
You will collaborate across COE functions—including Partner Marketing, Measurement & Analytics, and Case Studies—while mentoring a team of media strategists and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad & Pune.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement integrated media strategies across campaign types, including full-funnel, ABM, and lead generation.
- Lead media strategy planning, including audience analysis, forecasting, re-targeting, and budget allocation.
- Oversee execution of media plans across digital channels such as social, connected TV, and digital out-of-home.
- Collaborate with Brand & Creative, MarTech, and Analytics teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution.
- Utilize data and insights to optimize media performance and provide actionable recommendations.
- Define and track key metrics and KPIs for campaign success.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate media buys, and ensure best value outcomes.
- Mentor and develop media strategists, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in media strategy.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- 12+ years of experience in B2B media planning and strategy across core channels and platforms.
- Proven track record of developing and executing media strategies that drive business outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field (preferred but not essential).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform decisions.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
- Hands-on proficiency in media planning tools and software.
- Experience working with procurement teams and managing vendor relationships.
- Media agency experience preferred.
These Will Help You Succeed
- Experience in integrated campaign management, including lead generation.
- Ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution.
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence and educate stakeholders across regions.
- A solutions-oriented mindset with adaptability to evolving business needs.
- Comfort with technology and business acumen to support MarTech stack usage.
Work Model
This role is based in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune. We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in a Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
La communauté Cognizant :
Nous sommes une équipe de professionnels dont les membres s'apprécient et se soutiennent mutuellement. Nos collaborateurs sont les garants d'un lieu de travail dynamique, collaboratif et inclusif où chacun peut s'épanouir.
- Cognizant est une communauté mondiale qui compte plus de 300 000+ collaborateurs dans le monde entier.
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- Nous prenons soin de nos collaborateurs, de nos clients, de notre entreprise, de nos communautés et du climat, en faisant ce qui est juste.
- Nous favorisons un environnement innovant où vous pouvez construire le plan de carrière qui vous convient.
À propos de nous :
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un concepteur d’IA et un fournisseur de services technologiques. Avec notre gamme de solutions IA full-stack, nous accompagnons nos clients au carrefour de l’investissement dans l’IA et de la valeur ajoutée. Notre grande expertise sectorielle, des processus et de l’ingénierie nous permet de convertir le contexte propre à chaque entreprise en systèmes technologiques amplificateurs du potentiel humain, générateurs de résultats tangibles et garants de l’avantage des acteurs internationaux dans un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez notre méthode sur www.cognizant.com ou suivez @cognizant.
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