Manager, Data Management & Visualization

Omnicom Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Training opportunities

Global agency network

Employee groups

Job summary

Omnicom Media seeks a skilled leader to head a small team of dashboard developers responsible for interactive dashboards and data visualizations that reveal media performance, creative effectiveness, and audience insights.

You will guide priorities, oversee delivery, and collaborate with data analysts, media planners, and other stakeholders to translate reporting needs into actionable dashboards and reliable data pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in dashboard development and data visualization with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and similar tools.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and technologies.
• Strong SQL and Python or other data manipulation languages.
• Experience with data integration and ETL processes.
• Knowledge of media or advertising reporting platforms (GA, CM360, etc.).
• Excellent communication to translate requirements into technical direction.
• Proven ability to delegate and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of dashboard developers, driving excellence and learning.
• Conduct performance reviews and career development conversations.
• Prioritize tasks across the team and ensure timely delivery.
• Define team processes and best practices for dashboards.
• Design, develop, and deploy interactive dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, DOMO, or Datorama.
• Review deliverables for quality and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee data integration from databases, APIs, and cloud storage; maintain ETL pipelines.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance, manage escalations, and plan updates from user feedback.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for dashboards and data pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Data visualization

SQL

Python

ETL

Data warehousing

Stakeholder communication

Agile/Scrum

Remote team management

Data storytelling

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

DOMO

Datorama

Git

Jira/Asana

Job description

You will lead and manage a small team of developers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining interactive dashboards and data visualizations that provide actionable insights into media performance, creative effectiveness, and audience behavior. You will oversee team operations, set priorities, and ensure high-quality delivery while working closely with data analysts, media planners, and other stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and translate them into compelling and user-friendly dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of dashboard developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Conduct one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development conversations with direct reports.
• Prioritize and assign tasks across the team, balancing workloads and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Establish and refine team processes and best practices for dashboard development.
• Lead the team in designing, developing, and deploying interactive dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, DOMO, or Datorama.
• Review and approve team deliverables, ensuring quality standards and alignment with stakeholder requirements.

Data Integration:

• Oversee the connection of dashboards to various data sources, including databases, APIs, and cloud storage.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data for use in dashboards.
• Establish data quality standards and troubleshoot data integration issues.

Maintenance & Support:

• Ensure ongoing maintenance and support for existing dashboards, delegating tasks and tracking resolution.
• Manage escalations and ensure dashboard issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Define and prioritize dashboard updates and enhancements based on user feedback, stakeholder input, and evolving business needs.

Documentation:

• Ensure the team creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for dashboards, data sources, and data pipelines.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in dashboard development and data visualization, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and technologies.
• Experience with SQL, Python or other data manipulation languages.
• Experience with data integration and ETL processes.
• Experience in the media or advertising industry platforms for reporting (Google Analytics, CM360 etc…)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical direction and present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to delegate effectively and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of data visualization best practices.
• Strong project and resource management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple workstreams.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana).
• Experience managing distributed or remote teams.

This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Omnicom Media is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]