SVP, Commerce Media Product & Platforms

Senior Vice President, Commerce PlatformsAs Senior Vice President, Commerce Platforms, you will provide executive leadership for dentsu's commerce technology platform strategy, owning how retail media capabilities are designed, scaled, and operationalized across markets. You will shape the automation and integration layer that underpins commerce planning, activation, measurement, and optimizationensuring technology enables consistent, data-driven delivery for clients and internal teams.This role is responsible for translating complex commerce and retail media operations into scalable platform solutions. You will partner closely with Commerce Strategy, Data & Technology, and Engineering leaders to define priorities, align roadmaps, and deliver platform capabilities across ecosystems such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and other emerging retail media networks. Your success will be measured by adoption, operational impact, and the ability to create platform foundations that scale globally.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Strategy & VisionDefine and lead the long-term strategy and roadmap for dentsu's internal commerce platforms, ensuring alignment with global commerce and retail media prioritiesTranslate evolving commerce trendsincluding automation and AI-enabled capabilitiesinto platform investments that drive measurable business valueBuy-Side Retail Media LeadershipServe as a senior subject-matter expert in buy-side retail media operations, with deep expertise in the Amazon Ads ecosystemEvaluate commerce execution models to identify where platform capabilities can improve efficiency, insight, and governancePartner with activation and strategy leaders to ensure platforms are built around real operational needs and scalable workflowsProduct Governance & DeliveryOversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept and prioritization through launch, adoption, and optimizationWork closely with commerce technology leadership and engineering partners to ensure platform designs translate into durable, extensible technical solutionsAct as the primary executive connector between business stakeholders and technical teamsData & Platform IntegrationGuide platform requirements related to:Retail media platform integrationsAPI-based data ingestion and orchestrationData normalization, reporting, and measurement frameworksIntegration with internal agency systems and workflowsEnsure platform decisions align with broader enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standardsAdoption & EnablementDrive adoption and consistency of commerce platforms across global teams and marketsSponsor enablement efforts, including documentation, training, and change management, to support scalable implementationQualifications & Experience10+ years of experience within retail media, commerce media, ad tech, or marketing technology environments5+ years of experience leading product strategy or product management initiatives focused on platforms, automation, or transformationStrong hands-on experience with buy-side retail media ecosystems, particularly Amazon AdsDemonstrated ability to partner with engineering, data, and technology leadership teamsPrior experience within agencies, retail media networks, or commerce technology platformsPlatform & Domain ExpertiseExperience working with platforms such as Amazon Ads, Amazon Marketing Cloud, Walmart Connect, Instacart Ads, Criteo, and emerging commerce ecosystemsStrong understanding of retail media measurement, attribution, and reporting modelsLeadership & Platform Skill SetYou have led or scaled platform-based products or internal tools in complex, multi-stakeholder environmentsYou are skilled at translating business and operational complexity into clear platform requirementsYou are comfortable operating within agile, roadmap-driven product organizationsYou collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teamsJoin dentsu at a pivotal moment for commerce technologyapply and help build what's next.The annual salary range for this position is $197,225 - $250,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.Benefits available with this position include:Medical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401kFlexible paid time offAt least 15 paid holidays per yearPaid sick and safe leavePaid parental leaveDentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.Location: New YorkBrand: Dentsu MediaTime Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.