Sr Director - Solution Engineer / Technical Architect

Dentsu International Americas, LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu International Americas, LLC is seeking a Data Growth / Solutions Architect to lead a portfolio of US and global clients. You will enable growth in data, analytics and AI space, shaping architecture and roadmaps, guiding cross-functional teams across geographies, and engaging with C-level stakeholders.

You will manage high-visibility programs, balance strategic account growth with hands-on execution, and report to the Head of Technology Advisory Services.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience managing large programs in data/analytics/AI
• Experience with Fortune 500 clients and global brands
• Experience presenting to executives
• Experience overseeing large Data/AI Transformation programs
• Proficiency with project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project)
• Familiarity with marketing tech stack including CRM, marketing automation, data management and ecommerce
• Experience leading large, diverse teams in matrixed environments

Responsibilities

• Drive overall account growth and strategy across clients
• Lead thought leadership discussions on data, AI and agentic journeys
• Develop compelling program stories for stakeholders
• Manage targets of $5M-$10M per account
• Create program strategy and roadmaps for clients
• Coordinate cross-functional planning across creative, strategy, data analytics, technology and media teams
• Serve as primary contact for client stakeholders and maintain strategic relationships
• Facilitate regular client communications and reviews
• Navigate complex organizations for global programs
• Lead matrixed teams of 15-30 professionals
• Foster collaboration with partners, vendors and technology providers
• Oversee program budgets from $3M+ and provide forecasting/optimisation
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines
• Implement risk management and contingency planning

Skills

Program management

Executive presentations

Data/AI transformation

Marketing tech stack

PM tools

CRM & marketing automation

Large cross-functional teams

Fortune 500 experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description: You will play a key part in enabling growth within the data, analytics and AI space reporting directly to the Head of Data and AI Advisory Services. The key responsibilities include solutioning and managing a set of clients data transformation programs, provide guidance on architecture, 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
• Enable thought leadership discussions at key points within client's data, AI and Agentic journey
• Build and bring forward the right stories needed to take to the right stakeholders
• Be comfortable holding a target of $5M - $10M
• Program Strategy & Planning
• Develop comprehensive program, data and AI 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
• Manage program budgets from $3M+, including forecasting, tracking, and optimization recommendations
• Oversee program execution, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines across all workstreams
• Implement risk management strategies and contingency planning for complex, multi-phase programs

Required Qualifications

• Track record managing large programs exceeding 15+ years of IT experience with background on enabling growth on accounts in the data, cloud, analytics and AI space
• 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

Location

USA - Remote - Maryland

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our hybrid way of working combines remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Many of our employees who live within commuting distance (90 minutes) from one of our Headquarter or Hub Offices (New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles) are required to work in the office 2-3 days per week including one Team Day. The minimum number of days may vary by office and role. Dentsu may designate other HQ or Hub offices at any time. Those who do not live near an office may be designated as a remote employee, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect you to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office from time to time.

The annual salary range for this position is $136,000 - $219,075. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• 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
• 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 further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work