Vice President, Client Service (Google)

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply...Job DetailsBased in North America (remote or hybrid will be considered)This is a critical leadership role at the centre of Kantar’s Media business, partnering with one of our most strategic global clients. As Vice President, Client Service, you will shape how we deliver complex, large-scale programmes that combine data, technology, and human insight. Your leadership will ensure we consistently deliver high-impact outcomes, strengthen client partnerships, and identify new growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled landscape.What you’ll be doingLead senior client engagement, building trusted relationships and driving strategic conversations with key stakeholdersOversee delivery of complex, multi-region programmes, ensuring quality, consistency, and commercial successIdentify and drive new business opportunities, contributing to proposals and thought leadership developmentPartner across teams to deliver innovative solutions, including AI and API-based productsEstablish clear operating rhythms, aligning global teams and ensuring effective communication and governanceThe ideal skills & experienceMedia measurement expertiseAd tech ecosystem experience, working with platforms like Google, Meta, TikTok etc., and understanding how they operate as both brands and media platformsProven senior leadership experience in client service or programme delivery, including commercial + solution-based thinking (cross-sell/upsell)Strong track record managing complex, cross-functional and multi-region programmesExperience working with media, technology, or data-led solutions, including exposure to AI or API deliveryExceptional communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholdersStrong commercial acumen, including budget oversight, forecasting, and pipeline managementKantar BenefitsWe provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, includingMedical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health servicesHealth Savings Account/FSADental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needsWellness Program401k with matchTuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefitsUnlimited PTOWhy join Kantar?We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.Privacy and Legal StatementPRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring managerThe salary range for this role is $145,000 - $195,000 Annual. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability#LI-ED2LocationBoston, Huntington AveUnited States of AmericaKantar Rewards StatementAt Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.SummaryLocation: Boston, Huntington AveType: Full time