EVP Key Groupe Client Data Solution Lead

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 189,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401K

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Client Data Solution Lead in Chicago, Illinois to help clients unlock business value through Connected Identity solutions. The role requires over 18 years of relevant experience, and the ideal candidate will have a strong track record in consulting and solution architecture. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible time off are offered. The compensation range is $189,000 - $370,000 annually, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 18+ years experience in connecting data & identity solutions to marketing/enterprise tech.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and innovating within data analytics sectors.
• Proven track record in consulting and solution architecture.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GCLs to position Connected Identity for client growth.
• Own the Connected Identity client roadmap from design to adoption.
• Define and lead change and adoption plans for clients.

Skills

Data & identity solutions

Collaboration

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Data privacy and governance

Job description

Overview

The Client Data Solution Lead helps Key Groupe Clients (KGCs) unlock business and marketing value through Connected Identity solutions that are the foundation for client transformation and growth. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior client partners, co‑ordinating experts across Publicis Groupe and Epsilon to connect client strategy to data, technology, and ways of working to generate growth. They will work hand‑in‑hand with Global Client Leads (GCLs) to lead multi‑capability Power of One teams to design, sell‑in, and deliver tailored identity‑led solutions that support real business outcomes. The role also supports future Publicis Groupe growth by identifying new opportunities built on Connected Identity. This is a Publicis Groupe mission critical role as it is key to driving our ambition to be our client’s transformation partner. In this executive role you will jointly report to the Global CEO of Epsilon and Groupe Chief Client Officer.

Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Value Creation

• Partner with GCLs to position Connected Identity as a core enabler of client growth and transformation.
• Translate client business and marketing goals into a clear Connected Identity solution and roadmap with defined value creation success measures.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client partners, guiding them through identity‑led change and cultivating strong relationships with client leaders.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Own the Connected Identity client roadmap, from design through delivery and adoption to business outcomes.
• Bring together the right experts to deliver the solution in partnership with client teams.
• Ensure solutions align with client data environments and support insight, activation and measurement.
• Support consistent, high‑quality delivery by defining clear ways of working across teams.
• Create strong relationships with Publicis Groupe agency leaders to ensure strategic alignment and successful operationalization, with ‘no dropped balls’.

Adoption, Change & Governance

• Define and lead change and adoption plans, including upskilling, transition, and new ways of working.
• Help clients understand data usage, privacy, and governance considerations related to identity solutions.
• Monitor solution performance over time and find opportunities to improve adoption and impact.

New Commercial Models & Growth Opportunities

• Work with finance and client leadership to build and tailor cases and commercial models.
• Identify and shape future growth opportunities built on Connected Identity, including advanced analytics, AI‑enabled use cases, and new marketing capabilities.
• Share standard methodologies and learning across clients to help scale Connected Identity across the Groupe

Qualifications

• 18+ years experience in connecting data & identity solutions to marketing/enterprise tech platforms, with substantial senior‑level roles within marketing and advertising holding companies, ideally with deep intersection with media capabilities.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and innovating within data analytics and marketing and advertising technology sectors, creating tailored solutions which have generated exceptional client business outcomes.
• Proven track record in consulting and solution architecture development with the ability to frame solutions within the client’s business context, in a clear, practical and client‑friendly way that adapts to different senior and executive partners across marketing and technology.
• Subject Matter expertise – including audience, strategy, media strategy, AdTech, MarTech, audience data, ecommerce, influencer/creator, enterprise technology, retail media and CRM.
• Strong commercial foresight – breadth of experience building cases and tailoring commercial models to support client and holding company growth.
• Powerful collaboration skills with the ability to lead through influence and collaborate across multiple partners, experts and regions within the client and across agencies and partners.
• Exceptional at client engagement and building and sustaining trusted relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of media, marketing and advertising landscapes, with practical cross‑functional expertise in relevant domains.
• Deep understanding of data privacy, consent, and responsible data use in a marketing context.

Location

• We are looking for candidates who are either US or UK based.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation Range: $189,000 - $370,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 06/03/2026.

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