Company Description

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. 

Job Description

The Chief AI Officer will be responsible for leading the vision, strategy, and execution of artificial intelligence initiatives across dentsu. The Chief AI Officer will lead a team of AI experts and collaborate with dentsu Media, Creative and CX practices, technology teams and external partners to identify, prioritize and deliver innovative and impactful solutions that create value, enhance customer experience, and drive competitive advantage. The Chief AI Officer will also foster a culture of AI literacy, ethics and innovation within the organization and ensure alignment with the company's mission, values, and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the AI vision and roadmap for the agency, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, engineers and analysts who design, develop, and deploy AI solutions for various marketing challenges and opportunities.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases and opportunities across the Media, Creative and Customer experience domains, leveraging internal and external data sources and platforms.
• Collaborate with product, technology, and data science teams to ensure the seamless integration of Artificial Intelligence technologies and systems.
• Partner with senior leadership, business stakeholders and external partners to understand their needs, expectations, and feedback, and deliver AI solutions that meet or exceed them.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance, impact, and value of AI solutions, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement and innovation.
• Champion the culture of AI literacy, ethics and innovation within the organization and promote the company's AI vision and achievements externally.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation across dentsu’s AI community.
• Drive the adoption and integration of AI solutions across the organization and ensure alignment with the existing systems, processes, and data sources.
• Evangelize best practices, standards and governance for AI development, deployment, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, developments, and best practices in AI, and foster a culture of learning and experimentation within the agency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 12 years of experience in leading and managing AI projects and teams, preferably in the marketing industry or related fields.
• Expertise in various AI techniques and tools, such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, speech recognition, etc.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, R, Java, etc., and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to drive innovation and collaboration across the agency.
• Passion for marketing and creativity, and a keen interest in understanding and meeting the needs of our clients and their customers.

Additional Information

About dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.
https://www.dentsu.com/
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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.