DIRECTOR, AI SOLUTIONS

You Will Be • Design, build, and ship AI solutions to automate workflows, enhance deliverables, and create net new capabilities for internal teams & clients. • Own the full lifecycle of deployed AI solutions — concepting, building, maintenance, enhancement, reliability, and re-platforming. • Architect solutions to securely integrate with Polaris IQ, third-party tools, and client systems. • Partner with the Head of AI, Client Strategy leads, Media Strategists, Data Engineers, and clients to identify high-value opportunities and translate them into deployed solutions. • In the near future, you’ll manage and develop 1-3 AI Strategists / AI Engineers — coaching, brief and work review, and growth planning. You Must Have • 7+ years of experience in marketing (agency-side or brand-side) in roles focused on client service / account management, product, or technology. • 2+ years of hands-on experience shipping and operating enterprise production AI systems — including agentic orchestration, tool-use protocols (MCP), API integration, and SQL/data warehouse fluency (BigQuery preferred). • Experience managing and developing early-career talent. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical approaches into value for executives and non-technical stakeholders. • Experience collaborating with Dev / Engineering and Product teams. • A first-principles problem solver — identifies the root problem that needs to be addressed. • Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and move quickly from concept to build.