Senior Implementation Director

Senior Implementation DirectorEstablished in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.About the RoleThe Senior Implementation Director oversees and drives successful large-scale, multi-market implementations across a designated region. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure OLIVER's in-house agency solutions are stood up efficiently, consistently, and at award-winning quality. Acting as the regional owner of best practices, resource planning, escalation management, technology enablement (including GenAI), and operational excellence, the Senior Implementation Director partners closely with regional CEOs, Client Services, Operations, Sales, and the Global Implementation team to ensure flawless delivery. This role has dual reporting lines into the North American COO and into the Global Head of Implementations.What You Will Be DoingBest Practice LeadershipDrive adoption of OLIVER's global implementation standards, processes, and best practices across the region.Partner with Regional SLT (CEO, Client Services, Operations) to shape and deploy best-in-class in-house agency solutions.Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-regional knowledge sharing.New Business Support & Regional Pipeline ManagementCollaborate with New Business and Client Services to shape implementation approaches for all incoming opportunities.Provide strategic insight and operational expertise during pitches and RFPs across multiple sectors.Oversee the regional implementation pipeline, ensuring timelines, resourcing, and commercial considerations are on track.Ensure the implementation team is optimally resourced to support regional growth targets.Revenue Tracking, Commercial Inputs & Data ManagementOwn the regional implementation revenue tracker to ensure accuracy and billability.Review and validate deal desk quotes to confirm implementation scope and fees are accurate.Ensure alignment between proposed and final implementation fees.Oversee setup of our proprietary workflow platform, ensuring accuracy, trackability, and prevention of overburn.Monitor utilization and billability across the regional implementation team.Escalation & Risk ManagementServe as the second point of escalation for clients, Client Services, and regional leaders.Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.Ensure regional CEOs and Global Implementation leadership are informed of risks and progress.Stay across all regional implementationsready to step in, troubleshoot, and guide as needed.Implementation DeliveryEnsure successful delivery of all implementations within the region, meeting scope, schedule, and budget.Identify opportunities to accelerate timelines, optimize processes, integrate automation, and improve quality.Drive cross-regional learnings, documentation, and feedback loops.GenAI, Technology & InnovationLead the rollout and adoption of OLIVER's GenAI capabilities (e.g., Pencil) within new in-house agencies.Partner with Global AI, Tech, and Operations teams to ensure technology readiness and user enablement.Advocate for the integration of AI-driven tools, workflow automation, and data-backed decision making.Stay abreast of industry trends in AI, automation, and marketing technology to inform implementation strategy.Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor a high-performing team of Implementation Directors, Senior Managers, and Managers.Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of regional implementation talent.Drive culture, accountability, and performance standards across the team.What You Need to Be Great in This RoleReview and optimize implementation plans and timelines for all active programs.Lead weekly pipeline reviews with Regional SLT and Global Implementation.Troubleshoot risks, blockers, and escalations across multiple simultaneous implementations.Align with Sales, Client Services, and Ops on upcoming opportunities and resource planning.Review workflow platform data and financial tracking to ensure accuracy and billability.Provide coaching and strategic guidance to Implementation Directors and Managers.Qualifications1015+ years of implementation, operations, consulting, or large scale program leadership.Experience overseeing multi-market or regional delivery programs.Proven experience deploying or overseeing technology implementations, including workflow, DAM, and GenAI.Proven success managing senior level client relationships.Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting pitches and deal structuring.Expertise in industry workflow platforms (Workfront, Wrike, Lytho), project management tooling, and operational analytics.Demonstrated leadership experience managing Implementation Managers/Directors.At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $262,500.00 to $297,500.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER's total compensation package.Our values shape everything we do:Be ambitious to succeedBe imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possibleBe inspirational to do groundbreaking workBe always learning and listening to understandBe results-focused to exceed expectationsBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients, and creationsOLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.