Performance Manager

#LI-MV1

Reports to: Digital Director and Group Business & Digital Integration Director (Melb) 

Department: Digital Media 

About the Role 

We’re the proudly rebellious Melbourne crew in a global network - small enough to know each other's coffee orders, big enough to move mountains (and Meta budgets). Our team is deliberately different: 

• We’re a tight-knit Melbourne unit backed by the Sydney and global Havas village, but with our own flavour: part creative, part strategy, part performance nerd, part chaotic-brilliance. 

• We move quickly, communicate openly and operate without unnecessary layers. 

• We focus on strong relationships - with each other, our clients, and our partners. 

• We rate a quick game of cards or an afternoon of GeoGuessr. 

• We genuinely invest in learning, growth and professional development. 

• We value integrity, accountability and a positive culture just as much as strong performance results. 

Being part of the Havas Village means you’ll have access to world-class tools, insights, technology, and publisher partnerships, with the autonomy and trust that comes from working in a tight-knit Melbourne team. Also nice to sit down with our friends in PR and swap work stories (as you can expect our media ones are far superior and include more perks). 

Key Responsibilities 

You’re the performance mastermind who blends the best of both worlds: big-picture digital strategy + hands-on activation finesse. You’ll run, refine, report on, and revolutionise campaigns across platforms. 

• Develop, manage, and optimise performance media campaigns across SEM, paid social (Meta and other platforms), affiliate marketing, and marketplace media. 

• Translate client objectives into actionable media strategies and executional plans. 

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance data to deliver insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement. 

• Manage media budgets effectively to maximise ROI and achieve performance KPIs. 

• Work cross-functionally with the media and analytics teams to ensure campaign alignment and integration. 

• Maintaining strong relationships with platform partners.  Yes, you’ll get early access to shiny new features.  

• Support the Digital Director in developing performance frameworks, tools, and best practices across the agency. 

• Ability to develop and maintain performance media dashboards and reporting based on client needs and requirements. 

Skills & Experience 

You don’t need to tick every single box.  We value curiosity, adaptability, and a love for learning. But here’s what will help you thrive: 

• 3–5 years’ experience in digital performance marketing within an agency or client-side environment. 

• Proven hands-on experience managing campaigns across: 

• SEM (Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising) 

• Paid social (Meta Ads Manager essential; TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) 

• Affiliate marketing networks 

• Marketplace media (Amazon Ads or similar platforms) 

• A data-driven brain. The kind that loves KPIs, ROAS, CPA improvements, and a systemised approach to optimisation. Proficiency in campaign management and analytics tools (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, DV360). 

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills with a data-driven mindset. 

• Confident communicator with the ability to present insights and recommendations to clients and stakeholders. 

• Excitement about AI in marketing (you don’t fear the robots; you collaborate with them) 

The Good Stuff:  

• Hybrid working with 3 office vibe days.  

• Exposure to high-profile clients across energy, fashion, FMCG & feel good charity. 

• Space to grow:  professionally, creatively, strategically. With leaders who back you. 

• A genuinely supportive team that celebrates wins, big or small. 

• Regular village soirees (warning these can be themed) 

• A suntrap wrap around rooftop balcony – with a barbie.  

• Work from anywhere – as long as there is a HAVAS office you can work from that location and soak up the culture.  

• Summer Fridays 

• Broke ass Fridays (free lunch every month before payday. And no it’s not always pizza.)