Media Performance Analytics Director

GroupM; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Performance Analytics Director to lead cutting-edge analytics strategies. This pivotal role emphasizes expertise in Google Analytics 4 and advanced attribution modeling, driving data-driven decisions to optimize media investments. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to develop robust data pipelines and actionable insights, ensuring accurate measurement of marketing performance. Join a dynamic environment where your analytical skills will significantly impact business outcomes and foster innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about analytics and eager to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in GA4 and advanced attribution models.
• Experience in data engineering and building data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead GA4 strategy development and implementation for clients.
• Design advanced attribution models and incrementality tests.

Skills

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Attribution Modeling

Data Pipeline Construction

Incrementality Analysis

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Looker

PowerBI

Job description

OPENMIND

Job Title: Performance Analytics Director

Client: Nespresso

Reports to: Global Performance Lead

ABOUT OPENMIND

OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fueled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Performance Analytics Director is a critical role within the Global Performance Team, responsible for leading clients in the development and implementation of cutting-edge analytics strategies, with a strong emphasis on Google Analytics 4 (GA4) principles, advanced attribution modeling, robust data pipeline construction, and incrementality analysis. This individual will be the subject matter expert in these areas, driving data-driven decision-making and maximizing the impact of media investments. This role reports directly to the Global Performance Lead.

THE ROLE

The Performance Analytics Director will collaborate closely with the Global Performance Lead, regional performance teams, the Ad Tech Director, Performance Solutions team, and client stakeholders. This role demands a deep and practical understanding of GA4, advanced attribution methodologies, data engineering principles, and incrementality testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a passion for driving measurable business outcomes through sophisticated analytics.

OPENMIND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance

• Lead the development and implementation of GA4 strategies for clients, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection.
• Design and implement advanced attribution models to accurately measure the impact of marketing channels and optimize media investments.
• Lead the building and maintenance of robust data pipelines to collect, transform, and load data from various sources into a centralized data warehouse (e.g., BigQuery).
• Design and execute incrementality tests to measure the true incremental impact of marketing activities and inform budget allocation decisions.
• Develop and maintain compelling and actionable dashboards and reports to communicate key insights and performance trends to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to optimize marketing campaigns and improve ROI based on data analysis and insights.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the analytics team, ensuring the adoption of best practices and the use of cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with the media buying teams to develop and implement media optimisation strategies based on predictive analytics and machine learning models.

Profile

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in GA4, attribution modeling, data engineering, and incrementality analysis.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the wider team.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as blog posts, webinars, and conference presentations.

People

• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the analytics team and across the organization.
• Mentor and develop junior analytics team members.

Process

• Design and implement efficient analytics processes to ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all analytics processes and best practices.

Product

• Collaborate with the Performance Solutions team to develop and enhance analytics products and services.

Profitability

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs through optimized analytics processes and automation.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Possesses deep expertise in Google Analytics 4 (GA4), including advanced configuration, event tracking, custom dimensions/metrics, and reporting API.
• Has proven experience in developing and implementing advanced attribution models (e.g., data-driven attribution, algorithmic attribution, marketing mix modeling) to accurately measure the impact of marketing channels.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of data engineering principles and experience building and maintaining robust data pipelines using tools like Google Cloud Platform (e.g., BigQuery), or similar technologies.
• Exhibits expertise in designing and executing incrementality tests (e.g., geo-experiments) to measure the true incremental impact of marketing activities.
• Shows proficiency in data visualization tools like Looker, PowerBI, or similar, to create compelling and actionable dashboards and reports.
• Maintains a strong understanding of statistical concepts and techniques relevant to marketing analytics (e.g., regression analysis, hypothesis testing, A/B testing).
• Is familiar with Ad Tech platforms (Google Ads, DV360, CM360, SA360, Microsoft Advertising, Meta Business Suite, Amazon DSP & Advertising) and their integration with GA4 and other data sources.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Has experience working in a matrixed organization and navigating complex stakeholder relationships.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Successful implementation of GA4 strategies and advanced attribution models.
• Development and maintenance of robust data pipelines.
• Accurate measurement of the incremental impact of marketing activities.
• Development of compelling and actionable dashboards and reports.
• Improved marketing performance and ROI.
• Client satisfaction and retention.
• Innovation and thought leadership.
• Team development and collaboration.
• Contribution to agency profitability.

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