Group Director - Data, Product And Innovation

The Group Director, Data & Product at Havas Media Group Canada (HMG CA) is responsible for driving adoption of AI-powered data, products, and media technologies across cross-functional teams, primarily through the Converged.AI ecosystem.
We want the role to shift internal teams toward AI-driven, signal-based decisioning, leveraging platform-native AI and proprietary tools to enhance media insights, strategic planning, activation and measurement capabilities. This role will also support growth initiatives across existing clients and new business
Key Responsibilities
In collaboration with the HMG Canada Senior Leadership Team,
set the strategic vision for Havas’ Data & Product department .
Lead the
full roll out of Converged.AI in Canada
within the Havas Media team
Define and
lead the AI, data, and product vision
in partnership with the HMG Canada SLT
Identify gaps across AI, data, and media tool
capabilities and deliver a clear roadmap
Drive
adoption of AI-enabled planning, activation, and measurement frameworks
Support growth and new business
through AI-led capabilities and product storytelling
Act as a
senior advisor to clients on AI transformation, data strategy, and advanced media solutions
Data
Embed Converged.AI and data
to be at the core of planning and activation for example enabling the use of predictive modelling, audience intelligence, and real-time signals
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to maintain seamless system integration, enabling reliable data flows and a strong foundation for
scalable AI activations
Product
Working with cross-functional champions, maintaining overview of existing capabilities
Lead demos, testing, and rollout
of emerging AI and media technologies
Ensure Converged.AI connects
with platform signals for continuous optimization
Define what Innovation means for Havas Media
and how it is operationalized through AI, automation, and intelligent media systems
Drive
efficiency through automation and AI-assisted workflows
Identify and scale high-impact AI use cases
across the business
Enable teams with intelligent
data products and faster insights
Foster a
test-and-learn culture
across the business
Elevate client deliverables
through the innovative use and deployment of AI solutions
Additional Responsibilities
Audience & Insight Development : Lead AI-powered audience builds and insights via Converged.AI and media tools like Telmar and Pathmatics
Measurement & Learning:
Support development of AI-informed measurement frameworks and learning agendas in partnership with Activation
Competitive Intelligence:
Drive automation of competitive data and insight generation (e.G. Pathmatics, Numerator, CSA solutions)
Be the
point of contact for bigger data integration projects
and conversations such as MMM or 1PD ingestion.
Additional InformationThis role represents an active vacancy at Havas. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged and career development is supported.
Havas uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.
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