VP/SVP, Data, Platforms & Technology

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a visionary Head of Technology & Architecture to run and build a Tech Offering team, that will sit alongside and partner with our Investments Leader and Data & Insights Leader. The Head of Technology will architect the systems, data infrastructure, and technology practices that enable personalization at scale, advanced measurement, automated optimization, and integrated insights across all media channels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technology Strategy & Architecture

• Define and implement a multiyear technology roadmap, enabling data- and insights-led media planning.
• Architect a unified data and analytics ecosystem, including data engineering pipelines, cloud infrastructure, identity resolution, tagging frameworks, CDPs, and measurement tools.
• Establish the technical standards, governance/security, and architecture patterns needed to scale.

Data, Measurement, and Personalization Enablement

• Build frameworks that enhance audience understanding, segmentation, and 1:1 personalization across paid media, owned channels, and emerging platforms.
• Lead the implementation of advanced measurement solutions: incrementality testing, attribution modeling, MMM, real-time optimization systems.
• Oversee integration of third-party and proprietary data sources to power automated media buying and dynamic creative optimization.
• Leverage AI solutions to improve operational efficiency, margin, and speed to market.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and grow a high-performing team of developers, data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and platform specialists.
• Partner with Integrated Client Solutions, Project Management, Investment, and Data & Insights teams to ensure technology enables and accelerates client outcomes.
• Serve as a senior client-facing expert on technology strategy, data governance, and media innovation.

Platform & Vendor Management

• Evaluate, select, and manage MarTech and AdTech partners (cloud platforms, DSPs, CDPs, measurement tools, attribution solutions, etc.).
• Negotiate contracts and ensure technical integrations deliver full value.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Implement automation, workflows, and internal tools that increase efficiency for media planning, buying, reporting, and insights generation.
• Champion experimentation, AI-driven optimization, and forward-looking capabilities that differentiate the agency.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience in media, marketing technology, advertising technology, or data/analytics engineering.
• Proven success architecting or leading data-driven marketing systems for agencies, consultancies, or major brands.
• Deep expertise in cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP), data warehousing, and modern data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of programmatic buying, digital media ecosystems, privacy standards, and identity solutions.
• Experience building and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in media optimization, dynamic creative, and forecasting.
• Experience deploying CDPs, MMPs, MMM, and attribution models.
• Hands-on experience with dashboarding/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Background in managing Martech/AdTech partner ecosystems.

Please Note: While this role is listed as in-person, we offer a hybrid work model that provides flexibility to work remotely most the time. The specifics of the hybrid schedule will be discussed during the interview process, but candidates should anticipate being in the office as needed to collaborate with the team and meet role-specific needs.

We are only looking for candidates in/around the Chicago Metro Area and do not offer relocation assistance.

WHY WORK AT NOVUS:

We Bring Brands To Where People Live Their Lives.

NOVUS is an independent local media planning and buying agency. We are focused on local media of all types including video, audio, OOH, digital, and print. We have carved out a unique position in the marketplace; with comprehensive data sets, proprietary tools and some of the best strategists in the industry, NOVUS builds and executes plans that achieve remarkable results.

NOVUS provides a collaborative work environment, with career advancement potential and offers an array of benefits as well as considerable time off allowances. Additionally, as a mid-sized agency, team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regular basis and they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant responsibilities. By joining one of the premier media companies in the industry, you'll be part of a team that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and seizing opportunities daily.

Position Salary

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $210,000. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

NOVUS Benefits

NOVUS offers a full array of health care and wellness benefits, which currently includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurances, short and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, legal services, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Eligible employees are those that are full-time salaried or part-time salaried employees working 30 hours per week or more, as well as those whose eligibility is required by applicable state law. A group retirement savings plan is also available to all salaried employees. While the Company continually seeks to improve upon and add to its current benefits suite, it believes you will find the benefit programs as comprehensive as any in the industry.

A Word on Diversity

Novus Media is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against and applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our agency is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we strongly encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply.

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