Chief Technology Officer

at  Publicis Groupe

Company Description
Publicis Groupe is the highest-rated advertising holding company in the world and a global leader in marketing, communication and digital transformation. We are changing the advertising business through technology, data and creativity, which has always been the center of all our activities. The organization operates in the “Power of One” model, which integrates the expertise of our numerous brands to enhance the business value for our current and future Clients.
In Poland, Publicis Groupe employs over 1,800 experts in our iconic marketing agencies, concentrated in the areas of competence: Creative (Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, LiquidThread), Media (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Performics), Data & Analytics (YOTTA), Influence (MSL, Publicis Consultants), Commerce, Production (Prodigious), Technology and Investment. We are proud to be the number 1 marketing group in Poland.
Currently, we are looking to recruit Chief Technology Officer who will guide the overall technology strategy and roadmap development for Publicis Groupe in Poland to the benefit of all our agencies, clients and partners. He or she will be a thought leader and innovation catalyst for this area within Publicis Groupe that delivers innovative solutions for clients that require creativity, data and technology to drive marketing transformation.

Job Description

• Manage a team of 30+ Tech professionals (Business Analysts, Software Developers, Project Managers, Growth Experts)
• Define technology capabilities for Publicis Groupe and drive development of technology roadmap for the group and its agencies
• Manage and develop internal technology transformation projects, including implementation of a new business management platform and development and maintenance of media planning optimization and automation tools
• Serve as a thought leader and innovation catalyst to deliver innovative solutions for clients that require creativity, data and technology to drive marketing transformation
• Identify needs for new technology capabilities and recommend strategies to acquire those new capabilities
• Guide our strategy around technology partnerships and alliances
• Build a true sense of community within the technology arena by sharing best practices, showcasing best in-class work, and supporting career development activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of related industry experience, preferably consulting, interactive, agency or direct marketing experience, leading the technology department
• Proven experience in managing people and in working cross functionally in a highly decentralized and matrixed organization
• The ability to think about new ways to use technology as a competitive advantage and the ability to translate those ideas into business recommendations with clear ROI
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a highly collaborative environment and serve as an evangelist for technological excellence
• The ability to collaborate with executives, clients, 3rd party and other business stakeholders and serve as ambassador between all these audiences
• Fluency in onboarding/migration of data sets to different platforms and the cloud
• Demonstrated understanding of modern data privacy and security regulations
• Excellent oral, written, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills; including strong presentation skills
• Understanding of the digital marketing landscape will be a great plus
  Additional Information

We offer the following:

• Opportunity to lead one of key functions to the organization with an amazing team of engaged professionals
• Opportunity to participate in international and local development projects and programs, online trainings and courses in cooperation with reputable market partners
• Stable employment in an established organization with strong position on the market, in a truly international environment
• Attractive package of employee benefits (including private medical care, the Nais benefit platform, access to eTutor, extra benefits from ZFSS, access to psychiological support line Let’s Talk, pet-friendly office, etc.)
• High working flexibility (we work in a hybrid model, with predominance of home office)
• Work Your World – opportunity to work from any place in the world for up to 6 weeks a year and access to the Home Swap Home internal platform
• Friendly and casual working atmosphere in a close-knit team filled with positive energy

At Publicis Groupe, we value diversity and invite all candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, origin or disability

Please refer the Job description for details