Integration Program Director

Job Description:

dentsu Group is a global marketing communication network built with the future in mind. It comprises brands such as Carat, iProspect, Amplifi, dentsu X, and Dentsu Creative.
 

By taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use our insight to connect brand, content, commerce, and experience — all powered by innovative creativity.
 

Our headquarters is located in Tokyo, and 65,000 experts work across four regions: Japan, the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse global perspective to drive client growth and shape society.

We are currently looking for a candidate for the position of Integration & Transformation Program Director.
 
Languages: Fluent English required; German fluency is a strong advantage 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide executive-level leadership for the cross-border integration of Dentsu group companies in the CEE and DACH regions. 

• Define and execute an end-to-end transformation roadmap, including process harmonization, systems alignment, organizational redesign, and cultural integration. 

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of Project Managers and business units, fostering collaboration, capability development, and delivery excellence. 

• Establish and oversee governance models, ensuring effective tracking of workstream progress, value realization, and alignment with strategic milestones. 

• Collaborate closely with regional and global stakeholders, including market CEOs, functional heads, and Group leadership, to drive engagement and alignment. 

• Resolve program-level challenges and risks, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure program transparency across stakeholders. 

• Integrate and synchronize efforts across multiple domains (e.g., operations, finance, HR, legal, tech, brand), acting as the unifying leader across regions. 

• Ensure robust change management strategies, focusing on adoption, communication, and sustained behavioral and cultural shift. 

• Own program budget planning and resource allocation across markets. 

• Report directly to the CEO CE. 

Profile & Experience: 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in program leadership roles with a strong focus on business transformation, integration, or restructuring projects. 

• Solid background in at least two of the following areas: management consulting, M&A integration, operational restructuring, organizational transformation, or business process reengineering. 

• Proven experience in managing and developing diverse project management teams in matrixed and multicultural environments. 

• Demonstrated success in leading high-impact, multi-country initiatives within complex organizational structures – ideally within media, marketing, or digital industries. 

• Formal project/program management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, SAFe) is strongly preferred. 

• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and strategic communication techniques. 

• Experience in strategy development or implementation projects in geographically and culturally diverse environments 

Key Competencies & Soft Skills