Associate Director, Solution Design

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe.

Overview

We have an immediate need for an Associate Director, Solution Enablement and are currently seeking individuals who are interested in long-term independent contractor engagements (on 1099 status).

The Associate Director, Solution Design is responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and implementation of innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, meet agency needs, and advance company objectives. This role will play a key part in leading one of the primary automation solutions within the broader transformation and automation team.

Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, monitoring solution progress, and maintaining clear stakeholder communication while creating essential deployment collateral and upholding high-quality standards. Ideal for a strategic leader skilled at aligning technology with business goals, this role is integral to driving impactful results in a collaborative environment and reports to the Solutions Design Lead.

Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy

• Define the solution strategy, roadmap, and features, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop transformation roadmaps and business strategies to enhance scalability, efficiency, and innovation.

Research & Needs Analysis

• Analyze and assess agency requirements, gathering stakeholder feedback to identify solution features and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into solution designs that drive operational growth.

Technology Integration

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of technology solutions that streamline processes and increase productivity.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and analytics to drive business outcomes and innovation.
• Significant engagement with the technical products managers and developers.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Track solution progress, address issues, and communicate updates with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technology teams, business units, and external partners.

Collateral Development & Deployment

• Develop materials and plans for the introduction and deployment of new solutions across the organization.
• Oversee the creation of supporting documentation to facilitate understanding and adoption.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough testing to ensure solutions meet quality standards and address user needs effectively.
• Implement KPIs to measure solution success and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Media, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in solution design, technology strategy, or transformation roles within media or technology-driven environments.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation projects and integrate advanced technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks