Analytics Director

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Role Summary And Impact

Analytics Director – Journey Activation

  • The core purpose of Wavemaker Worldwide is to support global and multi-market clients. In turn, the Analytics team has a sharp focus and dedication to developing client relationships through data solutions, and by understanding how data and technology combine to inform analytics and insights to drive better decisions.
  • The Analytics team are committed to building and delivering regular reporting and insight solutions for our clients, and to identify ways of utilizing emerging technologies and analytical techniques to drive growth.
  • The Analytics Director will work closely with the Head of Analytics, the Analytics team and wider client teams to manage and develop the ongoing delivery of relevant Reporting, Analytics, and Optimization solutions across Wavemaker client requirements for Colgate Palmolive (CP).
  • Key to success will be the appropriate use of technology and identification of new opportunities and potential solutions – particularly focusing on how media effectiveness contributes to an overall measurement framework for CP.
  • The role will also require the ongoing management and development of Analytics team members where relevant – and the Analytics Director will help ensure the agency and our clients understand and appreciate the breadth of solutions the Analytics team can offer and the value we can add.

Skills And Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
  • Work with CP to identify analytical requirements, solve challenges, and define and implement analysis roadmaps, acting as the primary analytics liaison for the agency and the client, providing CP stakeholders with actionable insights and recommendations through storytelling and visualization
  • Become an expert in CPs business, systems and ways of working. Be the point of contact for CPs GIT and GDO teams for new workstreams and data pipelines and proactively identify future solutions where necessary
  • Ensure Coordination and Collaboration across functions, markets and with the CP Client, working with Local Market Planning teams to develop, pilot, maintain and enhance a range of Business Intelligence projects ensuring outputs support measurement goals and drive business decisions
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives to modernize data collection, processing, and analytics infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy through clear processes, data governance principles and appropriate technology, and foster collaboration across internal teams (activation, channel teams, and account management), to integrate analytics into all aspects of client engagement
  • Develop templates, frameworks and automation processes for (primarily) Digital Data to enable a relevant, valuable and consistent understanding of media performance for CP. Drive forward pilot projects, testing and case studies and share learnings and best practice across all markets

Other Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with the existing Analytics toolset to utilize on client business, including data visualisation technologies (Power BI, Tableau, Datorama), reporting tools (Microsoft Excel, Looker Studio), data warehouse tools (Google BigQuery), measurement platforms (Google Campaign Manager and Google Analytics) and Effectiveness partners (both within WPP and externally)
  • Develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders within clients, Wavemaker, WPP and other specialist companies to know exactly who to call on when required, and when to gain buy-in
  • Help evolve the Analytics offering in areas including Forecasting, Attribution, Machine learning and use of AI to improve processes and solve problems
  • Help develop an open, collaborative, progressive day to day culture within Analytics, Wavemaker and Wavemaker’s clients – sharing best practice, and teaching and empowering agency and client end users to leverage BI tools and reach actionable insights
  • Ensure your direct reports are clear and confident on their goals & deliverables and are nurtured to fulfil their potential with regular development conversations, formal reviews and associated training plans, mentoring them to enhance technical expertise, analytical thinking, and client communication

Required Skills / Experience

  • Experience of working within a communications agency and/or client organisation – ideally International/multi market
  • A problem solver with excellent senior client / stakeholder management & communication skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to get stuck in and make things happen, and the desire to define and implement creative new solutions to client problems - driving improvement and positive change

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Company
WPP Media
Location
London, UK
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Company
WPP Media
Location
London, UK
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