Executive Director, Strategy at OMD | New York, USA | $150K/yr – $250K/yr

OMD

Executive Director, Strategy

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $250K/yrDirector/Executive13+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic thinking and client impact across campaigns with senior leadership and cross-disciplinary teams.

Own cross-functional strategy work from insights to final presentations.
Must-have: 13+ years in strategy, planning, or marketing science.
Standout: Distill complexity into polished, executable plans with measurable value.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Partner across interdisciplinary teams to create strategy, foster insights, generate creative thinking, and propel best-in-class execution
Ensure briefs are fully understood and reflected accurately in outputs
Guide strategy development and tactical decisions
Develop talent and coach strategic fundamentals and narrative development
Demonstrate deep understanding of human behavior and translate audience insights into actionable recommendations
Sense-check recommendations for feasibility and alignment with client expectations and shared knowledge
Final review and QA of all strategic and tactical presentations, inclusive of performance reporting
Tighten and clarify work to add strategic polish and reduce rework
Foster a collaborative environment across disciplines and agency partners to ensure cohesive and impactful campaign delivery
Distill complexity into streamlined, actionable solutions

Requirements

13+ years of experience in strategy, planning, and/or marketing science

Benefits

health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits

OMD

3.6 Glassdoor

OMD is the world’s largest media network, with more than 14,000 people working across more than 100 countries.At OMD, We Create What’s Next — delivering creative media solutions to drive sustainable growth for the world’s leading brands. Named the best-performing global media network overall by RECMA, the highest-ranked media agency network on the Effie Effectiveness Index, and Media Network of the Year at the 2025 Cannes Festival of Media, OMD is a leader in innovation, creativity, and cultural relevance.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

4.2K employees (1,415 in marketing)

www.omd.com

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