Vice President, Commerce Data and Tech at Mars United Commerce | Chicago, IL | $160K/yr – $200K/yr

Mars United Commerce

Vice President, Commerce Data and Tech

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$160K/yr – $200K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Mars United Commerce Data & Technology Solutions at the VP level by unifying identity, data, and technology across commerce workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Own the vision and roadmap for implementation and orchestration of Commerce data and technology solutions aligned with client and agency objectives.
Must-have: Minimum of 12 years experience in Commerce, Retail Media, Data Strategy, and/or Shopper Marketing bringing data and technology together to deliver on business objectives.
Standout: Proven ability to translate complex technical capabilities into executive-ready narratives and drive cross-functional impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own the vision and roadmap for implementation and orchestration of Commerce data and technology solutions aligned with client and agency objectives.
Champion innovation in Connected Commerce planning, activation, content and measurement workflows
Oversee application and implementation of integrated platforms centralize data and enable automation across Commerce teams.
Ensure interoperability across identity, data, and activation layers for omnichannel commerce.
Act as a senior advisor to clients and internal teams on commerce technology strategy.
Translate complex technical capabilities into clear, outcome-driven narratives for executive audiences.
Establish standards for data quality, security, and compliance across all solutions.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies for strategic fit.
Develop key solutions plans that meet and exceed client’s business needs, in partnership with agency Client Leadership, Strategy, Activation and Analytics teams.
Manage and develop talent within the team as well as foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, analytics, or related field.
Minimum of 12 years experience in Commerce, Retail Media, Data Strategy, and/or Shopper Marketing bringing data and technology together to deliver on business objectives
Proven track record of delivering large-scale, data-driven solutions in retail, media, or commerce environments.
Strong executive communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
Ability to work across multiple time zones globally, with some travel required (less than 10%)

Preferred

Familiarity with retail media networks, commerce marketing platforms, and data clean rooms.
Understanding of privacy regulations and data governance frameworks.

Benefits

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Mars United Commerce

Mars UnitedSM Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/.

Founded in 1972

Southfield, Michigan, USA

970 employees (280 in marketing)

www.marsunited.com