Associate Director, Data Solutions

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential.

A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

THE TEAM

Data Solutions is a Groupe wide practice for the delivery of end-to-end Data and Reporting Solutions for our key Global Network Clients. Data Solutions works with key external and internal stakeholders to understand and analyse technical reporting requirements, define business rules for data ingestion, and lead the development of Publicis propriety data technology.

THE ROLE

We are currently hiring for 2x roles within our Data Solutions team at Associate Director level. The first is a 9-12 month fixed term contract, the second is a permanent contract. As a Data Solutions Associate Director, you will manage the Juniors, and Managers in the Data Solutions practice. You will be the team lead on communications between business and technical teams through all stages of the technical project life cycle to ensure that the business requirements are properly translated into technical briefings and to lead development and delivery

ROLE SUMMARY

Team

• Provide support managing client team relationships for some of Publicis Groupe’s major Global Network Clients, working collaboratively across the network
• Act as support to Data Solutions team members providing leadership oversight on the global reporting solutions we deploy across our top accounts
• Collaborating closely with essential Team Leads to enhance technical processes, developments, and communication among teams

Client Team Management & Client Support

• Maintain relationship with Global Reporting Leads providing updates on solutions and expectation management
• Work with Data Solutions account leads on top account to ensure solutions are being managed effectively
• Guide Data Solutions team to offer top-notch service to client teams, integrating broader technical support to accomplish client objectives

Data Integrations & Quality Assurance

• Expert level and in-depth knowledge of systems, enabling effective problem-solving
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to comprehend requirements and transform them into actionable insights, including identifying process bottlenecks and implementing faster workarounds for projects
• Ensuring broader team is maintaining data quality in Dashboards, alignment between source and platform, and coordinating across technical teams to guarantee end-to-end data accuracy

Dashboard / Solution Build & Maintenance

• Leading and advising on the preparation of dashboard wireframes by Data Solutions team members for Client Team/Client, briefing the developers after sign-off is complete
• Directing Data Solutions teams on testing and working with Technical teams to ensure they fulfil Client requirements
• Troubleshooting errors on Dashboard, liaising with Technical teams through to completion

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable of experience within a data development or data operations role at Senior Manager level or above.
• Expert in client management/consultative experience with both presenting and resolving issues
• A working knowledge of media agency operations and the media buying process
• Excellent understanding of data and business intelligence technologies
• Experience in a cross-functional team environment
• Extremely strong organisational skills, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Publicis Groupe has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In the UK, in addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plan, we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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