Managing Director Martech-Strategy

Who We Are : At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Job Summary

A Managing Director, Martech at VML is a client-facing capability leader responsible for running and growing our CRM, marketing automation, and personalization business. This role requires a leader steeped in MarTech consulting and enablement who can engage directly with enterprise clients, pitch and win new business, deliver against complex programs, and lead an integrated capability in North America.

This position is pivotal to the agency as it ensures that CRM and marketing automation are delivered at enterprise scale with excellence—while embedding automation, AI, and agentic orchestration practices that future-proof our capabilities. It’s a chance to play a leadership role in one of the industry’s largest CRM and automation practices, while shaping the future of AI-enabled marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual

Client Delivery – Act as senior consultant and hands-on partner in client work, helping design and implement CRM, marketing automation, and personalization solutions.

Lead a Scaled Capability – Manage and inspire a team of professionals onshore, collaborating with nearshore and offshore delivery hubs.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The base salary range for this position is $195,000 — $295,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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