Senior Vice President, Media Platform and Data Strategy (Solutions Architecture)

SVP, Solutions ArchitectureThe SVP, Solutions Architecture will draw on your experience and expertise in media and data strategy as it relates to the technology and platforms solutions marketplace to intersect and drive harmony between data, advanced analytics, and marketing strategy. Most importantly, they will take a consultative, partnership-driven approach in driving the client's business results forward through data-driven strategy, product recommendation and implementation, and in-depth marketplace knowledge.The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 years of directly related experience in data-driven media strategy, and consumer insights with in-depth knowledge of data, platforms and the advertisement technology marketplace. Must haves include a proven track record of team and thought leadership, and managing key partner relationships including executive and c-suite internal and external partners, impeccable communication skills and demonstrated ability to present, lead meetings, and manage client relationships.ResponsibilitiesGuide and drive use of data and technology to impact media strategies for brands based on business objectives.Includes collaboration across to Strategy, Investment, and Analytics to oversee the deployment and activation of marketing technologiesMulti-year future state visioning of existing solutionsEvaluate new and current data & technology partners and new approaches for greatest client impactPioneer innovative approaches & solutions to address business objectives (via custom solutions) and industry gaps (via agency product development)Lead a team and leverage talents and abilities to achieve best solutions and results possibleBuild and maintain relationships amongst internal and external partnersBuild presentations and deliver to internal partners and clientsServe as the marketplace representation for Starcom's Data Practice and its impact on client businessesUnderstand how platform/data technologies work and offer the ability to explain technical concepts in ordinary terms (be technically savvy - understand the opportunities and limitations)Communicate opportunities, takeaways, and recommendations with authority and credibilityDeveloping reasons for the client to secure talent in Starcom talent and technologyLead and mentor team membersQualificationsBachelor's degree preferred, ideally in marketing, advertising, business, marketing, technology, analytics, or equivalent12+ years of professional experience in consulting (strategy or operations), digital and advanced analytics, marketing technology, digital strategy, and media investmentStrong knowledge of Snowflake, Databricks or similar data platformsStrong client relationship management skillsStrong attention to detail and understanding sense of urgencyProven track record in establishing prioritiesStrong entrepreneurial mind-set with the drive to dig in, problem solve, and evolve solutions; comfortable providing clarity in times of ambiguityAbility to cultivate relationships with technologyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent relationship building and decision making skills with the ability to think creativelyProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite