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Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Media Operations, In-House plays a pivotal leadership role within Pfizer’s Global Media team. This position is responsible for overseeing and evolving the financial operations and governance of in-house media investments, with a focus on programmatic, search and social media.
The Senior Manager will lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide budget frameworks, drive strategic financial planning, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations. This role requires a strong command of media finance, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize budget performance and support business objectives.
The Senior Manager will serve as a key advisor to leadership, championing financial stewardship and operational rigor across the organization and with external partners. They will also mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
ROLE:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Financial Oversight Lead the design and execution of scalable budget governance models across in-house media teams.
- Establish and maintain financial KPIs to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders on budget allocation, forecasting, and investment optimization.
Tools & Reporting Innovation Spearhead the development of advanced tracking and reporting tools to support strategic planning and analysis. Serve as a subject matter expert on Pfizer’s internal and external finance platforms. Partner with analytics and technology teams to enhance data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Operational Excellence & Media Finance Direct the plan-to-pay workflow for in-house media, including administration of the Prisma system and oversight of billing, reconciliation, and reporting. Integrate vendor billing and delivery data into holistic brand-level financial reporting.
- Collaborate with Finance and Media Activation teams to manage Pfizer’s media investment lifecycle, from planning to actualization.
- Budget Process Leadership Architect and institutionalize standardized budget processes that enable real-time visibility and decision-making.
- Drive adoption of financial best practices across Global Media and partner functions.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency.
Accounts Payable & Compliance Oversee end-to-end vendor payment processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial policies.
- Implement robust QA protocols for invoice reconciliation and financial data integrity.
- Ensure adherence to Pfizer’s financial controls and audit
requirements:
Team Leadership & Development Supervise and mentor media budget operations staff, fostering professional growth and high performance. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the team.
- Lead change management efforts to support evolving business needs and media strategies.
BASIC:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with at least 6+ years of
experience:
in media operations, financial planning, or budget management, preferably within a large enterprise or agency environment. Strong understanding of media investment lifecycle, including planning, forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting.
Experience:
and understanding of campaign management platforms including advanced knowledge of – Media Ocean (PRISMA), Google Campaign Manager (CM360), Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and Programmatic DSPs (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo) Excellent project management
skills:
, with the ability to drive initiatives from strategy to execution. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and data accuracy. Effective communication and stakeholder management
skills:
, including
experience:
- presenting to senior leadership.
Ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture. Comfort with ambiguity; ability to act without having the total picture. Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership
experience:
s and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
in programmatic media, media agency operations or ad operations ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION 10% travel Work Location Assignment: NYHQ or Lake Forest, IL, must be onsite 2.5x a week The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.
We offer:
comprehensive and generous
benefits:
and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
Benefits:
offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health
benefits:
to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S.
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compensation:
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EEO & Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal
opportunity:
in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification
requirements:
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This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned. Finance & Accounting A career at Pfizer offers
opportunity:
, ownership and impact. All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the
opportunity:
to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the bio pharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.
