Technology Advisory Partner

You will play a key role in enabling growth within the data, analytics, and AI space, reporting directly to the Head of Tech Advisory Services. The position involves managing client data transformation programs, providing guidance on platform, tooling, and AI to help clients stay current with technology and derive value from their data assets.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Growth / Solutions Architect to lead a set of accounts for our diverse portfolio of U.S. and global clients. You will enable future-ready architecture, bring thought leadership, and ensure seamless execution across multiple teams, geographies, and client stakeholders. This role involves working with C-level executives and managing high-visibility programs in a fast-paced agency environment. You will collaborate on cutting-edge programs for world-class brands while advancing your career at one of the industry’s leading marketing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Overall Account Growth
  • Develop account plans based on clients' current strategies for data, technology, and AI.
  • Enable thought leadership discussions at key points in the client’s data journey.
  • Identify and present the right stories to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Hold a target of $10M in account growth.
• Program Strategy & Planning
  • Develop comprehensive program strategies and roadmaps for clients.
  • Lead cross-functional planning sessions with creative, strategy, data analytics, technology, and media teams to ensure integrated program delivery.
• Client Relationship Management
  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned client stakeholders, building trust and maintaining strategic relationships across multiple markets.
  • Facilitate regular client communications, including stakeholder presentations, program reviews, and weekly status sessions.
  • Help teams navigate complex client organizational structures and cultural considerations for global programs.
• Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Lead matrixed teams of 15-30 professionals across disciplines, including creative directors, strategists, data scientists, developers, and media planners.
  • Foster collaboration between internal teams and external partners, such as 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 of $3M+, including forecasting, tracking, and optimization recommendations.
  • Implement risk management strategies and contingency planning for complex, multi-phase programs.

Requirements

• 15+ years of IT experience with a background in enabling growth in the data, cloud, analytics, and AI space.
• Track record of 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 of large Data/AI transformation programs.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar).
• Familiarity with the marketing technology stack, including CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, data management, and eCommerce tools.
• Experience managing large, diverse teams in matrixed environments.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $163,000–$240,000. Placement within the range is based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• At least 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick and safe leave.
• Paid parental leave.

Schedule

Employees within a commutable distance of a hub office (Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, or New York City) are required to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for Los Angeles-based employees). Those outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Flexibility is expected to meet company and client needs, which may include in-office attendance.