Director, Data Science
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🏷️ Data Science⏰ Full-time👔 Executive💰 $140k-170k🇺🇸 New York, USA
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Director, AI Solutions
Wpromote·about 16 hours ago
⏰ Full-time👔 Executive💰 $135,000 – $165,000🇺🇸 USA📅 Sep 10, 2026
The Role
We’re looking for a Director of AI Solutions to join our AI team at Wpromote, reporting into the Head of AI Strategy & Innovation. You'll be responsible for AI solutions that automate real workflows, sharpen decision-making, and extend Polaris IQ's intelligence layer. This is a forward-deployed, client-facing role.
This position requires deep hands-on experience building with AI and a strategic mindset that understands product design / UX and technical feasibility. You'll partner closely with Client Strategy, Product Management, Data Engineering, and clients to shape the future of AI at Wpromote and our Clients.
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.
We offer:
-Remote-first culture
-Unlimited PTO
-Extended Holiday break (Winter)
-Flexible schedules
-Work from anywhere options*
-100% paid parental leave
-401(k) matching
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
-Sponsored life insurance
-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
-Annual Class Pass credits and more!
The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $135,000 - $165,000 based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above) and an annual performance bonus.
This role has an associated annual target bonus component which is paid out based on a number of factors which include Company performance, department performance, and individual performance. Bonuses are not guaranteed and you must be an active employee in good standing and not on a Performance Improvement Plan to be eligible for the annual bonus.
*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions
**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!
***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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You Will Be
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Design, build, and ship AI solutions to automate workflows, enhance deliverables, and create net new capabilities for internal teams & clients.
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Own the full lifecycle of deployed AI solutions — concepting, building, maintenance, enhancement, reliability, and re-platforming.
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Architect solutions to securely integrate with Polaris IQ, third-party tools, and client systems.
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Partner with the Head of AI, Client Strategy leads, Media Strategists, Data Engineers, and clients to identify high-value opportunities and translate them into deployed solutions.
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In the near future, you’ll manage and develop 1-3 AI Strategists / AI Engineers — coaching, brief and work review, and growth planning.
You Must Have
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7+ years of experience in marketing (agency-side or brand-side) in roles focused on client service / account management, product, or technology.
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2+ years of hands-on experience shipping and operating enterprise production AI systems — including agentic orchestration, tool-use protocols (MCP), API integration, and SQL/data warehouse fluency (BigQuery preferred).
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Experience managing and developing early-career talent.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical approaches into value for executives and non-technical stakeholders.
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Experience collaborating with Dev / Engineering and Product teams.
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A first-principles problem solver — identifies the root problem that needs to be addressed.
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Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and move quickly from concept to build.
Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Market context
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What Executive Data Science roles in Americas pay
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- $173k
- Median
- $213k
- 75th
- $260k
Based on 984 comparable postings with disclosed salaries, last 12 months.
How Wpromote is hiring
- Last 90 days
- 49 roles
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