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Group Director, Connected Investment
Group Director, Connected Investmentdentsu • San Francisco, California, USA
Group Director, Connected Investment

Group Director, Connected Investment

dentsu • San Francisco, California, USA
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Job Description :

At iProspect (Dentsu) we engineer performance through connected systems - not channel silos. The Group Director Connected Investment turns strategy into live operating reality : translating plans into pacing signals into decisions and budgets into measurable outcomes. This role spans brand through performance manages in-flight optimization and fluid reallocation and runs the performance feedback loop - activating test-and-learn while safeguarding efficiency and brand standards. If youre ready to orchestrate growth in the algorithmic era this is your seat.

What Youll Do

1) Architect the Unified Investment System

  • Build and manage connected investment plans across Search Social Programmatic Video / CTV Retail Media and emerging platforms so channels operate as one system - never in isolation.
  • Convert strategy into executable playbooks with agile budget movement creative rotation governance bid strategy configuration and real-time scenario planning.
  • Apply signal intelligence (intent commerce creative retail and platform data) to drive cross-channel decisions and reduce duplication or waste.
  • Stand up experimentation and AI / automation pilots using Dentsu tools and platform betas; document learnings and scale what works.

2) Lead Clients & Advance Marketplace Thinking

  • Serve as day-to-day accountable lead for media performance tying investment to business outcomes that matter to client operators and finance partners.
  • Own in-flight stewardship and the why / what now narrative in weekly reporting sessions QBRs and optimization deep dives; escalate risks
  • Proactively address critical questions (Whats driving the variance Where should we reallocate now) unifying inputs from strategy analytics creative and activation.
  • Contribute compelling market POVs that support JBPs renewals and pitches; package wins and case studies with clear causal logic.
  • 3) Build & Inspire High-Performing Teams

  • Coach channel specialists to think outcome-first and cross-channel; model ownership calm under pressure and decisive action.
  • Orchestrate channel leads; align weekly priorities pacing shifts testing agendas QA and trafficking workflow.
  • Partner closely with Strategy Planning Analytics / Measurement Audience Creative and Amplifi to maintain one integrated operating rhythm.
  • Champion iProspects modern investment standards internally and with partners; help shape ways-of-working and contribute to playbooks.
  • Must-Have

  • 8 years in media investment / planning with cross-channel ownership and hands-on optimization experience.
  • Proven financial stewardship at campaign / pod level (pacing profitability inventory quality) and fluency governing automation / AI in-platform.
  • Strong client storytelling - translating dashboards into business narratives and next-best actions with clear trade-offs.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration with Strategy Planning Analytics / Measurement Audience / Identity Creative and Operations.
  • Preferred / Soft Skills

  • Systems thinker with strategic curiosity; pragmatic problem-solver with an owners mindset.
  • Presence and clarity in high-stakes conversations; calm under pressure with a bias to action.
  • People developer who elevates hybrid thinkers and fosters a test-and-learn culture.
  • Comfort with emerging tools (AI co-pilots retail / commerce clean rooms) and modern measurement approaches.
  • The annual base salary range for this position is $136000-$219650 . Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factors permitted by law . Additionally this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

    Benefits available with this position include :

    Medical vision and dental insurance

    Life insurance

    Short-term and long-term disability insurance

    401k

    Flexible p aid t ime o ff

    At least 15 paid holidays per year

    Paid sick and safe leave and

    Paid p arental leave .

    Dentsu also compl ies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies . For more information regarding dentsu benefits please visit .

    To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

    Location :

    San Francisco - California St

    Brand : Iprospect

    Time Type : Full time

    Contract Type : Permanent

    Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religious practices and observances citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.

    Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to among others individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us please send an e-mail to by clicking on the link to let usknow the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Anti Money Laundering,Commercial Property Paralegal,Field,Budgeting,BI

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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