Vice President Director, Data and Analysis

Digitas

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,375–$194,460 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising, Advertising Agencies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Growth, Career Counseling, Coaching, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Entertainment and Media, Google Analytics, Health Plan, Leadership, Management Consulting, Marketing, Onboarding, Online Advertising, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Statistical Learning Theory, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, eCommerce
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Vice President Director, Data & Analysis

The Data & Analysis team uses data-driven insights to fuel strategic growth for clients. We believe that data should never exist in a vacuum; instead, it should be put to work to bring the best ideas and stories to our clients. To help with this, we're looking for an outstanding Vice President/Director — someone who can align data-driven strategy with client goals, direct ongoing client relationships, and lead a team of analysts and experienced team members.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying strategic data-driven services that will allow clients to grow their business
  • Assisting clients in defining analytics needs and developing solutions to solve those challenges
  • Creating frameworks and methodologies for approaching major strategic issues, leveraging existing agency intellectual capital and developing innovative concepts
  • Building and executing a client specific data strategy including performing gap assessments, creating optimal state data plans, and building execution roadmaps
  • Evaluating new online and offline data opportunities in the form of new sources, new technology, client priorities, partnership, etc.
  • Fostering creative thinking around how we use data, and we could use data to solve unique business challenges in support of all Marketing activities (Media, Creative, CRM, and eCommerce)
  • Determining new opportunities among existing clients, and participating in new business initiatives
  • Providing support, coaching, and training to assist in the career development of direct reports and the broader team

Qualifications:

  • 10-12 years of experience in analytics or strategy with an advertising agency, management consulting company, or ad tech company
  • Experience managing a team
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
  • Experience with modern statistical learning methods (regression techniques, classification models, supervised and unsupervised learning, etc.)
  • Knowledge of digital data technologies (DMPs, Google Analytics, digital pixel tracking, site tagging, etc.)
  • General knowledge of or direct experience with the media industry or CRM platforms are a plus
  • A four-year college degree; advanced degree is a plus
  • Proven leadership ability with strong client relationship skills
  • In-depth knowledge of and passion for online advertising and emerging trends in the digital landscape
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
  • Open to travel as needed
  • Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.

Additional information:

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $135,375.00 - USD $194,460.00/Annually.

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