Job Description:
You will play a key part in enabling growth within the data, analytics and AI space reporting directly to the Head of Tech Advisory Services. The key responsibilities include managing a set of clients data transformation programs, provide guidance on platform, tooling, and AI. Thus enabling our clients to stay current with tech and derive value from their data assets.
We are looking for an experienced Data Growth / Solutions Architect to lead a set of accounts for our diverse portfolio of US and global clients. You will be responsible for enabling a future ready architecture, bringing thought leadership while ensuring seamless execution across multiple teams, geographies, and client stakeholders. You will have experience speaking with C-Level and n-1s and managing high-visibility programs in a fast-paced agency environment.
You will work on cutting-edge programs for world-class brands while developing your career at one of the industry's leading marketing agencies. If you are someone who excels in a client-focused environment and can balance strategic thinking, growing the accounts and some hands-on execution excellence, come join us!
You will report to Head of Technology Advisory Services.
Responsibilities:
Overall Account Growth
Develop account plans based on client's current plans for data, technology and AI
Enable thought leadership discussions at key points within client's data journey
Bring forward the right stories needed to take forward with the right stakeholders
Be comfortable holding a target of $10M
Program Strategy & Planning
Develop comprehensive program strategies and roadmaps as needed for clients
Lead cross-functional planning sessions with creative, strategy, data analytics, technology, and media teams to ensure integrated program delivery
Client Relationship Management
Be the primary contact for assigned client stakeholders, building trust and maintaining strategic relationships across multiple markets
Facilitate regular client communications, including client stakeholder presentations, program reviews, and weekly status sessions
Help the working team navigate complex client organizational structures and cultural considerations for global programs
Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead matrixed teams of 15-30 professionals across multiple disciplines, including creative directors, strategists, data scientists, developers, and media planners
Foster collaboration between our teams and external partners, including vendors, production companies, and technology providers
Program Execution & Delivery
Oversee program execution, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines across all workstreams
Manage program budgets ranging from $3M+, including forecasting, tracking, and optimization recommendations
Implement risk management strategies and contingency planning for complex, multi-phase programs
Required Qualifications:
15+ years of IT experience with background on enabling growth on accounts in the data, cloud, analytics and AI space
Track record managing programs exceeding $3M in total investment
Experience working with Fortune 500 clients and global brands
Experience presenting to executives
Experience overseeing and ensuring delivery large Data / AI Transformation programs
Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar)
Familiarity with marketing technology stack including CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, data management and eCommerce tools
Experience managing large, diverse teams in matrixed environments
The annual base salary range for this position is ($163,000-$240,000). Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.
Benefits available with this position include:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
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15+ years of IT experience in data, cloud, analytics, and AI growth; $3M+ program management; executive presentation; Fortune 500 clients; matrixed team leadership; project management tools.
Key Responsibilities
- growing accounts
- leading programs
- managing teams
Skills & Tools
Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Project, CRM, marketing automation platforms, data management, eCommerce
Job Details
- Category: Business Development
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Maryland, United States
- Salary: USD 163,000 – 240,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About Dentsuaegis
A global marketing agency delivering advertising, media, creative, data, analytics, and technology services. — Industry: Media and Communications