Technology Advisory Partner

dentsu; United States; Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible PTO

15+ paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu Merkle in the United States is seeking a seasoned Data Growth / Solutions Architect to lead client accounts across data, analytics and AI. You will drive growth, set program strategy and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, global programs.

Reporting to the Head of Technology Advisory Services, you will manage $3M+ budgets, engage with C‑level stakeholders, and guide fortune brands through complex data transformations in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years IT experience enabling growth on data, cloud, analytics and AI projects
• Experience managing programs exceeding $3M in total investment
• Experience with Fortune 500 clients and global brands
• Experience presenting to executives and guiding multi-market programs
• Proficiency with project management tools and marketing tech stacks
• Experience leading large, matrixed teams across geographies

Responsibilities

• Develop account plans for data, technology and AI growth
• Lead cross-functional planning with creative, strategy, data analytics, technology and media teams
• Serve as primary client contact and build strategic relationships across markets
• Lead matrixed teams of 15–30 professionals across disciplines
• Oversee program execution, ensure quality and deadlines across workstreams
• Manage budgets from $3M+ with forecasting, tracking and optimization

Skills

Executive communication

Program management

Data/AI transformation

Account growth

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

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 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.

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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Location

USA - Remote - Maryland

Brand

Merkle

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

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