Director, Program Delivery

Job Description

Epsilon is seeking a Director, Program Delivery with a proven record of accomplishment in leading, delivering, and managing compelling customer solutions in support of overall business growth and revenue targets. Candidates should have a strong experience in managing complex application development projects involving database and digital technologies with external clients. Candidates should have led multiple projects through scope/discovery, estimation, development, implementation, post deployment support with ability to influence solution design for the clients.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SDLC; especially the management of multiple and simultaneous development projects. Candidates should be able to establish and cultivate a culture of test and learn, continually identifying new ideas with an eye on improving the customer experience and business success metrics. They should have working experience leveraging marketing applications, with a natural curiosity to want to understand how things work.

Key abilities: Experience working in a matrix organization; coaching and mentoring individuals is requiredResearch and propose cost effective solutions to address business challengesProvide technical and solution delivery leadership in the organizationProven ability to work in and lead teams by example, empowering and guiding as neededCollaborate with client engagement on technical capabilities, staffing and solution requirementsUse and improve standard delivery methodology for delivering program goals (e.g. agile, waterfall, iterative) while effectively using version control tools, Defect management tools, knowledge repository & team collaboration toolsEnforce delivery excellence and compliance. Managing the quality and timeliness of status reporting and associated project deliverablesContribute to design and continuous improvement of our productized marketing platforms/solutionsAbility to resolve cross product, vendors dependencies, risks and issuesDevelop and influence the culture of continuous improvement of delivery methodologiesSupport Pre-Sales effort and participate in RFPs, providing solution estimatesEstablish and provide clear communication to executive leadership Job Description

Epsilon is seeking a Director, Program Delivery with a proven record of accomplishment in leading, delivering, and managing compelling customer solutions in support of overall business growth and revenue targets. Candidates should have a strong experience in managing complex application development projects involving database and digital technologies with external clients. Candidates should have led multiple projects through scope/discovery, estimation, development, implementation, post deployment support with ability to influence solution design for the clients.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SDLC; especially the management of multiple and simultaneous development projects. Candidates should be able to establish and cultivate a culture of test and learn, continually identifying new ideas with an eye on improving the customer experience and business success metrics. They should have working experience leveraging marketing applications, with a natural curiosity to want to understand how things work.

Key abilities: Experience working in a matrix organization; coaching and mentoring individuals is requiredResearch and propose cost effective solutions to address business challengesProvide technical and solution delivery leadership in the organizationProven ability to work in and lead teams by example, empowering and guiding as neededCollaborate with client engagement on technical capabilities, staffing and solution requirementsUse and improve standard delivery methodology for delivering program goals (e.g. agile, waterfall, iterative) while effectively using version control tools, Defect management tools, knowledge repository & team collaboration toolsEnforce delivery excellence and compliance. Managing the quality and timeliness of status reporting and associated project deliverablesContribute to design and continuous improvement of our productized marketing platforms/solutionsAbility to resolve cross product, vendors dependencies, risks and issuesDevelop and influence the culture of continuous improvement of delivery methodologiesSupport Pre-Sales effort and participate in RFPs, providing solution estimatesEstablish and provide clear communication to executive leadership What you will need BS in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience is requiredStrong knowledge of marketing concepts and associated applications is required15+ years of industry experience of which 7 years of delivery leadership of complex projects is requiredProduct software implementation from requirements through design, development, user acceptance, and post deployment is a strong plusExperience in Agile Program management is a strong plus3+ years of digital experience working with web, mobile/social channels are a strong plusMust have proven experience in leading large system integration efforts through completionStrong client interfacing background requiredAbility to estimate .NET or Java development work, if required, also validate outputs from the development teamExperience in managing global delivery team requiredMust have strong project management, technical and organizational skillsMust have the ability to multi task and project manage in a fast paced demanding environmentAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Additional Information About Epsilon

Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe. Epsilon accelerates clients' ability to harness the power of their first-party data to activate campaigns across channels and devices, with an unparalleled ability to prove outcomes. The company's industry-leading technology connects advertisers with consumers to drive performance while respecting and protecting consumer privacy. Epsilon's people-based identity graph allows brands, agencies and publishers to reach real people, not cookies or devices, across the open web. For more information, visit epsilon.com.

When you're one of us, you get to run with the best.For decades, we've been helping marketers from the world's top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services. Epsilon's best-in-class identity gives brands a clear, privacy-safe view of their customers, which they can use across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Positioned at the core of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon is a global company with more than 8,000 employees around the world. Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC:

Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilonLife at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blogDE&I: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusionCSR: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility Great People Deserve Great Benefits

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

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