The Challenge
A top-tier consulting firm (7x Glassdoor Best Places to Work) needs a strategic paid media leader to own their global digital campaigns and drive executive visibility. You'll step into an in-flight program with real budget ownership and cross-functional impact across LinkedIn, Display, and programmatic channels.
Your Mission
Audit all in-flight global paid campaigns (LinkedIn, Display, Demandbase, Google Ads, Meta), identify performance gaps, and implement quick wins to improve ROAS and conversion efficiency
Establish clear reporting cadence and dashboards for Market Reputation and Talent Acquisition stakeholders with actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Map out global audience strategy and platform allocation for H2 campaigns; align budgets and forecasting across vendors and regional teams
Mentor junior team members on campaign governance, best practices, and performance analysis using Trello and Kapost workflows
Deliver 20%+ improvement in ROAS or cost-per-acquisition across priority campaigns vs. baseline through optimization and audience refinement
Scale highest-performing campaigns to incremental budget while maintaining efficiency; present data-driven recommendations for 2026 strategy
Establish Paid Digital Center of Excellence best practices documentation and conduct cross-regional training sessions
Hand off fully optimized, documented campaigns and team playbooks to incoming permanent hire with zero performance regression
KPIs You'll Own
Campaign ROAS
Return on ad spend across LinkedIn, Display, and programmatic channels; baseline and lift targets by platform.
Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)
Average cost to acquire a qualified lead or candidate; tracked by campaign, geography, and audience segment.
Click-Through Rate (CTR)
Percentage of impressions generating clicks; signals creative relevance and audience alignment.
Budget Utilization & Forecast Accuracy
Monthly spend vs. forecast variance and vendor ROI; ensures efficient allocation and vendor accountability.
Campaign Velocity & Launch Cadence
Time from strategy to live execution and refresh cycles; measures operational efficiency and team capability.
Tools & Stack
Your Team
Your Manager
Not specified; likely VP of Marketing or Head of Market Reputation
Current Team
Junior digital marketers/coordinators, Market Reputation team, Talent Acquisition stakeholders, Paid Digital CoE contributors
Backfill: 6-month maternity coverage for existing manager role
The Package
Salary
$110K-$135K base
Remote
On-site: Chicago, IL (full-time on-site)
Benefits & Perks
Company Intelligence
Top-tier global consulting firm consistently ranked #1 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (7 times). Known for intentional focus on building diverse, inclusive teams and creating environments where talent thrives professionally and personally. Focus on executive reach, employer branding, and talent acquisition at scale.
Culture
Best-in-class workplace; values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth; collaborative cross-functional culture
Is This Role For You?
- You've managed 5+ concurrent global paid campaigns with real budget ownership and reporting to senior stakeholders
- You're obsessed with data: you translate performance insights into clear strategic recommendations, not just dashboards
- You thrive in fast-paced, matrix environments and can align global teams around priorities without formal authority
- You want hands-on campaign optimization (not just strategy) and can mentor junior team members on execution excellence
- You need remote flexibility or work-from-home options; this is on-site, Chicago only
- You want a permanent role; this is a defined 6-month maternity coverage contract with no extension guarantee
- You're not comfortable jumping into in-flight programs and making fast assessments/optimizations under tight deadlines
Interview Process
Screening call
Phone screen covering campaign leadership experience, paid media platform expertise, and stakeholder management
Case study / portfolio review
Walk through 2-3 campaigns you've owned: strategy, execution, performance, and optimization decisions
Stakeholder panel interview
Likely meeting Market Reputation, Talent Acquisition, and CoE leadership to assess cross-functional fit and strategic thinking
Leadership interview
Discussion with hiring manager or VP on team building, mentorship style, and continuity planning for handoff
Interested in this role?
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