Vice president group director technology - engineering

Company Description

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.

Overview

Vice President Group Director, Technology - AI Products & Platform Engineering

Digitas is seeking an innovative and approachable Vice President Group Director, Technology - AI Products & Platform Engineering to lead the next phase of our bespoke generative AI platform. This leadership role oversees multiple cross-functional product teams, guiding the development and scaling of AI-powered solutions that drive value for our agency, network partners, and clients. Working closely with executive leadership, stakeholders, and technical experts, you will set vision, shape roadmaps, and ensure seamless execution across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and align multiple agile development and Scrum teams and Product Managers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Establish and institutionalize development principles, best practices, and agile processes to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess business needs and shape the strategic product roadmap for our proprietary generative AI platform, as well as for products and applications built on top of the platform as the core technology.
• Provide regular progress updates and strategic direction to executive sponsors.
• Collaborate with AI Solutions teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for product enhancements and integration.
• Stay up to date on generative AI, MarTech, and related technologies to provide internal thought leadership.
• Serve as a platform subject matter expert, creatively solving challenges and developing new features to meet evolving business needs, while continuously advancing the product to keep pace with the rapidly changing generative AI landscape.
• Work with architects to oversee technical solutions that align with established development standards and objectives.
• Cultivate key relationships within Digitas and with external vendors and partners to drive innovation and accelerate product delivery.
• Lead initial technical discussions with potential technology partners to evaluate fit and capabilities.
• Collaborate with program management teams to ensure alignment of product, platform, and application initiatives with organizational goals.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in an accessible and engaging way.

Daily Routines & Expectations

• Collaborate closely with clients (both internal and external), vendors, architects, infrastructure and security teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape solutions, define strategy, and translate high-level objectives into actionable requirements whether you’re mapping out new features with Product teams, leading client discussions, or joining brainstorming sessions across capabilities.
• Provide oversight and coach Product Managers to effectively guide daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for their development teams, ensuring agile best practices are upheld.
• Actively mentor Product Managers and technical team members, fostering continuous growth and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor platform performance, user feedback, and industry trends to proactively recommend enhancements.
• Drive a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation, rapid learning, and the adoption of new tools and techniques.
• Engage with stakeholders to clarify requirements, prioritize features, and resolve blockers quickly.

Who You Are

• An agile leader and strategic thinker with a passion for technology, innovation, and delivering world-class AI solutions.
• Skilled at managing and aligning cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexible, creative, and quick to adapt, with a strong ability to develop solutions in evolving situations.
• Exceptional communicator who can relay vision, strategy, and technical concepts with clarity and confidence to all audiences.
• Empowering and decisive, making informed decisions and taking accountability for outcomes.
• Excellent listener, critical thinker, and collaborator, open to input and expert advice.
• Experienced in marketing, advertising, or professional services, with deep knowledge of MarTech platforms and trends.
• A coach and mentor, committed to developing Product Management and engineering talent.
• Subject matter expertise in generative AI, prompt engineering, and best practices for AI product and platform development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of MarTech platforms, tools, and the broader marketing or advertising technology landscape. Experience in marketing, advertising, or professional services industries is highly preferred.
• 10+ years in technology leadership roles, with a track record of managing and scaling cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
• Deep experience in generative AI, machine learning, or related technologies, with hands-on exposure to AI product and platform development and prompt engineering.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple product and engineering teams, ideally in an Agile/Scrum framework, including coaching and mentoring Product Managers and technical leads.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership and collaborating across business, technical, and vendor teams.
• Ability to develop, communicate, and execute product strategies that align with organizational goals and drive business impact.
• Experience leading technical discussions and evaluations with technology vendors and partners.
• Passion for staying ahead of trends in AI, MarTech, and platform engineering, with a proven ability to provide internal thought leadership and foster a culture of innovation.
• Track record of developing and empowering Product Managers and engineering talent.

Preferred

• Experience in a professional services, agency, or consulting environment.
• Experience in public speaking or external thought leadership (conferences, publications, etc.).

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to help shape the future of AI-driven product innovation at Digitas!

2026-135412

Additional Information

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

Compensation Range: $168,150 - $241,605 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/1/2026.