Solutions Director Jobs in New York
Solutions Director jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and management consulting, with openings at every level from emerging leaders through senior executives managing large client portfolios. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, with additional demand in White Plains and Albany, where large organizations maintain regional operations. Employers with a sustained presence in this market include IBM, Deloitte, and Cognizant, which consistently seek solutions directors with expertise in cloud transformation, digital infrastructure, and professional services delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what’s next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Do
50% - Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation
- Collaborate with the Director and VP on strategic marketing approach, guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners
- Ensure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflow
- Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring data is accurate, presenting findings to client
- Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations and optimize future campaigns
- Build strategic framework for quarterly plans and lead presentations
- Help lead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs
- Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams, to ensure a fully integrated approach
20% - Client Relationship Development
- Maintain positive rapport and champions trust with the client
- Tap into Horizon Next resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions
- Anticipate client requests, guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutions
- Act as client’s “go-to”, having a voice in meetings and providing POVs
30% - Team Management & Supervision
- With leadership and support from senior leaders, manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables
- Provide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback to ensure continued team growth
- Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills
- Conduct junior team members’ performance reviews, coaching to maximize success
- Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment
- Participate in the interview process for junior team members
Who You Are
- A strong writer, presenter and communicator
- A strong team leader with people management skills
- Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth
- Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally
- A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
- Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with marketing principles, problem solving, data and analytics
- A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in media planning and strategy
- Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media
- Strong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals, ability to manage a team
- Experience in a client relationship management role
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations
Physical Activity and Work Environment
This role does not require any physical activity
Salary Range
$110,000.00 - $130,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what’s next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Do
50% - Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation
- Collaborate with the Director and VP on strategic marketing approach, guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners
- Ensure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflow
- Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring data is accurate, presenting findings to client
- Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations and optimize future campaigns
- Build strategic framework for quarterly plans and lead presentations
- Help lead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs
- Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams, to ensure a fully integrated approach
20% - Client Relationship Development
- Maintain positive rapport and champions trust with the client
- Tap into Horizon Next resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions
- Anticipate client requests, guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutions
- Act as client’s “go-to”, having a voice in meetings and providing POVs
30% - Team Management & Supervision
- With leadership and support from senior leaders, manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables
- Provide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback to ensure continued team growth
- Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills
- Conduct junior team members’ performance reviews, coaching to maximize success
- Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment
- Participate in the interview process for junior team members
Who You Are
- A strong writer, presenter and communicator
- A strong team leader with people management skills
- Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth
- Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally
- A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
- Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with marketing principles, problem solving, data and analytics
- A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in media planning and strategy
- Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media
- Strong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals, ability to manage a team
- Experience in a client relationship management role
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations
Physical Activity and Work Environment
This role does not require any physical activity
Salary Range
$110,000.00 - $130,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Marketing & Advertising4
- Insurance3
- Media & Entertainment3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solutions director jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in solutions architecture, consulting, or enterprise technology roles
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex client engagements from discovery through delivery
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and aligning technical solutions to business outcomes
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, SaaS ecosystems, or enterprise software integration
- Excellent executive-level communication and client relationship management skills
Solutions Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solutions director in New York?
Most solutions directors in New York reach the role through a progression from technical or consulting positions, such as solutions architect, senior account executive, or principal consultant, combined with a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or information systems. New York employers, particularly in finance and enterprise tech, value candidates who have led end-to-end client engagements. An MBA from a New York institution or a recognized cloud certification can accelerate the path to director-level consideration.
Which companies hire solutions directors in New York?
Employers hiring solutions directors in New York right now include JPMorganChase, Horizon Media, and PubMatic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, healthcare systems, and technology consulting firms means demand is spread across both large enterprise accounts and specialized boutique practices.
Which New York cities have the most solutions director jobs?
New York, New York, and Buffalo have the most solutions director openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is the headquarters or major U.S. hub for dozens of global banks, insurance carriers, and consulting firms, while cities like White Plains and Albany generate demand through regional enterprise clients and state government technology initiatives.
Are there remote solutions director jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since solutions directors spend significant time on strategy, stakeholder communication, and oversight that can happen off-site. About 66% of solutions director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on client advisory work rather than on-site delivery. Pre-sales and strategic advisory functions tend to carry the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a solutions director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a solutions associate, pre-sales engineer, or junior consulting role at a large New York employer, then building toward director responsibilities over several years. Firms like IBM and Deloitte run structured analyst and associate programs in New York that place candidates without director-level experience on enterprise accounts. Building a portfolio of successful project outcomes and earning a cloud or solutions certification strengthens your case considerably when applying for your first director-level opening.
Where can I find and apply to solutions director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to solutions director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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