Retail Media Ecosystem & Solutions Leader

About the role

We Are Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and synthesize developments across the retail media ad tech landscape including DSPs, SSPs, clean room platforms, measurement vendors, identity solutions, and data marketplace providers
• Maintain a current, structured view of the competitive RMN landscape including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Kroger Precision Marketing, Target Roundel, and emerging independent networks
• Develop and publish internal points of view on market trends, platform shifts, and emerging monetization models that inform business development strategy and client advisory work
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize ecosystem partnership opportunities across ad tech vendors, data providers, and measurement companies
• Lead ecosystem partner relationship development, managing joint solution narratives and go-to-market collaboration with strategic vendors
• Shape RMN solution offerings by connecting client business needs with internal capabilities and external partner technology
• Serve as a senior client advisor on retail media strategy, ecosystem navigation, and platform selection
• Collaborate with Product, Data, and Engineering leads to ensure the solutions narrative stays aligned with actual platform capability and roadmap direction

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in retail media, ad tech, or digital media with direct exposure to RMN platforms, programmatic infrastructure, or commerce media strategy
• 5+ years of experience originating or materially contributing to new business development in a client services, consulting, or media solutions environment
• 5+ years of experience managing or advising senior client stakeholders at the VP or C-suite level

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the retail media technology stack including ad serving, DSP/SSP integrations, clean rooms, identity resolution, and measurement and attribution frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market dynamics into clear strategic recommendations
• Strong understanding of first-party data strategy, audience monetization, and closed-loop measurement from the retailer perspective
• Experience working across product, engineering, or data teams with enough technical fluency to shape solutions and evaluate vendor capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to calibrate your message for brand marketers, technologists, and executive stakeholders
• Prior experience inside a Retail Media Network at a major retailer or independent network operator
• Existing relationships with ad tech platform vendors, data providers, or measurement companies active in the retail media space
• Familiarity with RMN platforms such as Criteo Retail Media, Epsilon Retail Media, CitrusAd, Kevel, or Microsoft PromoteIQ
• Experience with commerce media formats beyond on-site display including CTV, DOOH, offsite programmatic, and social commerce
• Familiarity with IAB and IAB Tech Lab retail media measurement standards and clean room interoperability frameworks
• Experience in a consulting, systems integration, or managed services environment

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/07/2026.

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