Business Director - Media
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About the Role
Spark Foundry seeks a Business Director to oversee the Power of One model and integrated ways of working across 72 markets. The role involves managing client marketing initiatives, customizing global standards, and driving process optimization.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily orchestration, implementation, and optimization of the integrated operating model from briefing to delivery across marketing capabilities
- Customize and manage standardized processes, address current challenges, and develop ideal workflows supported by a collaboration platform
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless integration of marketing efforts
- Manage intake of integrated and capability specific client briefs, including review and assignment to the appropriate internal teams for execution
- Oversee and/or support resource management across briefs/projects, ensuring efficient allocation for marketing initiatives
- Communicate project details, timelines, and action steps clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Track deliverables, budgets, and project overlaps, adjusting schedules and notifying teams as needed
- Lead initiative and process feedback conversations with clients and internal teams to ensure continuous optimization of ways of working
- Manage development of scope components, including timelines, resources, and costs
- Drive connectivity across regions and capabilities on shared topics, surfacing insights, sharing performance results, and scalable use cases on a monthly basis
- Partner with the Agency Orchestration team to propose solution led approaches aligned with global standards and best practices
- Identify blockers and opportunities for regional leadership and clients, and develop local and regional action plans accordingly
Requirements
- Minimum 12 15 years of relevant industry experience
- Proven experience managing global clients and complex stakeholder environments
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high performing teams
- Native Arabic speakers are highly preferred
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Company Description
- Spark Foundry is a global media agency network, part of Publicis Media, with a startup spirit and powerhouse soul.
Overview
- The IAT Director oversees the Power of One model and integrated ways of working across 5 for 72 markets.
- This role collaborates with global and regional leaders to customize and implement the integrated agency model across various capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily orchestration, implementation, and optimization of the integrated operating model.
- Customize and manage standardized processes and develop ideal workflows.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams for seamless integration.
- Manage intake of client briefs and assign to internal teams.
- Oversee resource management across briefs/projects.
- Communicate project details and timelines to stakeholders.
- Track deliverables, budgets, and project overlaps.
- Lead process feedback conversations with clients and teams.
- Manage development of scope components including timelines, resources, and costs.
- Drive connectivity across regions and capabilities.
- Partner with Agency Orchestration team for solution led approaches.
- Identify blockers and opportunities for regional leadership.
Qualifications
- Minimum 12–15 years of relevant industry experience.
- Native Arabic speakers are highly preferred.
- Proven experience managing global clients and complex stakeholder environments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high performing teams.
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