Acquisition Integration Architect

dentsu•USA - Remote - Maryland, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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