Global Program Director (AI)

TL;DR

Global Program Director (AI): Leading global client engagements and marketing ecosystems with an accent on operational and financial reporting, project profitability, and resource utilization. Focus on reorganizing and scaling large global client engagements, ensuring smooth end-to-end delivery, and continuously optimizing ways of working while leveraging cutting-edge AI technology.

Location: London (Hybrid working from our London offices 1-2 days a week)

Company

hirify.global is a specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands globally, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology.

What you will do

• Coordinate global client engagements end-to-end, from scoping and estimation to invoicing and collections.
• Own operational and financial reporting to internal and client stakeholders, partnering closely with client's Finance personnel.
• Direct globally distributed creative and production teams to deliver on time, on budget, and with the highest quality.
• Support account growth and assume ultimate accountability for the gross profit of the entire global arrangement.
• Develop processes for accurate cost estimation, scope management, and change control, ensuring team utilization and efficiency.
• Continuously review and optimize ways of working to sustain momentum throughout the contract.

Requirements

• 15+ years of advertising agency experience and 10+ years of global program/project management.
• 8+ years of client facing experience, often as the most senior agency member, with commercial acumen.
• 8+ years of both contract and financial management experience, including delivering work within sold margins.
• 5+ years of Capacity Management and Resource Management / Casting experience.
• Clear and concise communicator to all levels of stakeholders, with demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate teamwork.
• Demonstrable experience in introducing, establishing, and running globally distributed delivery, managing competing priorities, and ensuring resources are available at the right time.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven culture: Ambitious, Imaginative, Inspirational, always learning and listening, Results-focused, and actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science-based emissions reduction targets.