The role of Sr. Manager of Data is a highly visible role within the team and organization. As a Sr. Manager of Data, you will have direct client responsibility, management responsibility for your team, and be a technical lead for your direct reports and others. You will report to the Director of Data for your client squad.

What you’ll be doing:

The Sr. Manager of Data is responsible for several areas of the business:

• Accountable for designing, delivering, and maintaining all aspects of the data management process for any assigned clients
• Direct oversight of, management of, and full accountability for work delivered by all junior data resources (some may be in other global offices/time zones) for any assigned clients
• Balancing getting the data perfect or in very good modeling shape versus the demands of the clients around what is required
• Identifying, building, and automating data collection solutions for various data sources including ad servers, social networks, DSPs, search engines, etc.
• Building relationships and owning communications with key data owners and contacts to ensure timely delivery of accurate, clean data
• Project management of all data activities for assigned clients including managing timelines, identifying/mitigating known risks, communicating impact to downstream dependencies, etc.
• Regularly meet with client leads and line manager to coordinate account planning and client project initiatives. This includes providing resource estimates and expected timing to ensure proper staffing
• Support the data lead for all assigned clients providing key information for all internal and/or cross-client initiatives as needed
• Train and support theuse of new data techniques, best practices, and tools standardized by the Data Center of Excellence

What we want from you:

• Background (6-8 years+) in Marketing, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field
• In-depth experience with all things data including theability to work with a variety of datasets from multiple sources, familiarity with standard data processing tools/concepts (e.g. SQL, ETL), and experience driving robust QA processes
• Familiarity with DBT is highly valued
• In-depth experience of the advertising ecosystem (e.g. ad trafficking, Ad servers, DSPs, Media Strategy and Activation, etc.) and a working knowledge of appropriate metrics, measurement, and reporting
• Media agency experience will be highly valued
• Can lead requirements gathering, project planning, and implementation for both cross-functional internal data initiatives as well asclient-side data projects
• Has project management skills including planning tasks and deliverables, managing timelines and risks, managing team resource allocation, and overseeing multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to manage and motivate Gain Theory team members
• Organized, detail-oriented, QA-focused
• Experience/familiarity with Multi-Touch Attributions solutions and/or Market Mix Modeling will be highly valued
• Experience with key reporting solutions such as Tableau / Power BI will be highly valued
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Why work for us?

Gain Theory is committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

What we pride ourselves on:

• Growth and development
• Flexible by design
• Brilliant benefits
• Culture with Heart
  
  

Our exceptional and skilled team defines Gain Theory. That's why we seek individuals who strive for excellence and continually challenge us to improve.

What we do

Gain Theory is a global marketing effectiveness and foresight consultancy. Our vision is to accelerate growth for ambitious brands by giving clients the confidence to make better data-informed investment decisions. High-touch consultancy powered by unique partnerships and proprietary technology are used to power our award-winning solutions.

As a WPP consultancy, Gain Theory also has access to a range of data, expertise, and tools that create a truly differentiated offering.

Gain Theory is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP).

Who we are

We are a people-centric organisation whose culture is underpinned by 4 important values: Be Curious , Be Positive , Make it Better and Act with Consideration. We channel these values through our behaviours, in the way we work, and in the interactions we have with each other and our clients.

WPP (Gain Theory) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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