Senior Manager, Data Operations & Quality Assurance

OMD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OMD is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Operations to lead the development and ongoing operation of data solutions for one of our largest clients in Data & Tech. This role requires extensive analytics and technology experience, both syndicated and proprietary, and you will proactively communicate opportunities while building strong internal and external relationships.

You will mentor a data operations team, oversee data quality programs, and drive the growth of our data operations practice by

Qualifications

• Experience in an advertising agency, with analytics or digital investment exposure.
• Experience in data governance and data quality within Data Warehousing, ETL and BI environments.
• Experience in Business Analysis.
• In-depth knowledge across digital, search, social and offline media channels.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with budgets, numbers and scoping exercises.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot data quality, governance and operational issues.
• Experience managing stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance and implementation of a comprehensive data management and integrity programme.
• Oversee design, requirements, development and delivery of reporting applications.
• Manage cross-functional teams to understand data issues, set priorities and implement solutions.
• Define and develop business rules for data cleansing and QA processes.
• Facilitate communication and progression of tasks through regular status meetings and sessions.
• Ensure industry data standards are used to drive data quality and compliance.
• Act as SME for data quality and business rules projects.
• Generate targeted solutions for data quality issues and operational inefficiencies.
• Supervise analysts and offshore teams performing data operations and QA tasks.
• Foster relationships with Planning, Channel Leads and Data Transformation teams.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Data Operations team.
• Mentor and develop team members while promoting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and implement innovative data solutions.
• Lead high-impact projects to ensure successful delivery.
• Partner with Operations Director to support client management and process improvement.

Skills

Ad Operations

Data governance

Data quality

Business analysis

Media knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Budget awareness

Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

ETL

Job description

OMD is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Operations to lead the development and ongoing operation of data solutions for one of our largest clients in Data & Tech. This role requires extensive analytics and technology experience, both syndicated and proprietary, and you will proactively communicate opportunities while building strong internal and external relationships.

You will mentor a data operations team, oversee data quality programs, and drive the growth of our data operations practice by