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Executive Director, Head of Partnerships

Omnicom Group

Executive Director, Head of Partnerships

full-timePosted: Sep 1, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United States of America, New York, New York

Job Description

Agency:Hearts & ScienceJob Function:MediaJob Subfunction: Media Planning and BuyingJob Description:The Head of Partnerships is responsible for overseeing Video, Audio, JBPs, Direct Digital, and Upfront initiatives across the agency. In this role, you drive strategic account priorities, team leadership, marketplace relationships, and organizational capabilities to deliver on client and commercial objectives. You serve as the line manager for Client Investment Leads and as executive sponsor for key accounts, while building scalable systems and culture across the investment discipline.Areas of LeadershipExecutive Sponsor AssignmentsServe as executive sponsor and senior investment client contact for (clients), ensuring delivery on contractual agreements and business objectivesPrimary agency level investment lead for majority of H&S accountsCIO will maintain current oversight of few client relationshipsPrimary new business lead for Hearts lead pitchesDevelop and empower Client Investment Leads (CILs) to drive day-to-day account successTeam & Talent LeadershipLead and develop Client Investment Leads (CILs) reporting into this role, providing direction, mentorship, and career growth opportunitiesDirect reporting line for CIL’s/Pod Leads (inclusive of managed service pod)Own Macro agency CIL commsDrive upskilling initiatives and create pathways for employee development and evolution within the investment functionMarketplace Management & Account EscalationMaintain strategic relationships with senior marketplace partners, co-developing solutions and driving adoption of new offerings and industry innovation across the agencyServe as primary escalation contact for account issues, brokering resolutions across marketplace and operational stakeholdersInternal Commercial OversightManage agency-wide upfront & CY deal budgets and maintain comprehensive visibility into client JBPs and large-scale partnership commitmentsLead the Hearts Upfront process for all brandsLead and implement strategy to achieve partner goals, developing action plans with cross-functional teamsAccountable for OMnet/Orion pacing and accelerationEnsure delivery against partner targetsOwn reporting on pacing vs targetsIntegrated Media Investment StrategyPartner with the Head of Addressable to develop holistic media solutions combining partnership offerings (Video, Audio, Direct Digital) with addressable capabilities (Search, Social, Programmatic) for clients and CILsAreas of Support to the CIO and Executive Management TeamDriving product revenue goals across accountsPartner on OM new business prospecting, pitching, and scope expansion effortsChampioning AI adoption and investment technology initiatives that streamline operations and enhance scalabilityPartnering with Ops to support successful transitions of roles to near and offshore resourcesSupporting senior talent recruitment, assignments, and hiring initiatives within the investment disciplineIdentifying and facilitating opportunities for team connectivity, engagement, and organizational learning through forums, updates, and department initiatives New York: $150,000.00-$250,000.00Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-noticeFor US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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  • United States of America, New York, New York

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