Media Analytics Manager

EXL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL, Bengaluru, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead media analytics engagements, including content performance and audience measurement. You will partner with clients, analytics teams, data engineers, and business stakeholders to drive successful program execution and high-quality analytics solutions.

The role requires strong delivery leadership, client management, and domain expertise in media datasets across linear TV, syndicated measurement, and streaming/CTV.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 2+ years in Project/Program Management.
• Strong experience with media datasets including syndicated measurement, linear TV, and streaming/CTV data.
• Proven track record of leading analytics or data-driven projects from initiation through delivery.
• Excellent project planning, tracking, execution, and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for media analytics engagements, ensuring projects are on time and within scope.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to define objectives and manage expectations.
• Create and maintain project plans, risk registers, status reports, and governance mechanisms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between analytics, data engineering, product, and business teams.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as the primary delivery contact.
• Monitor project health, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and promote accountability and excellence.

Skills

Project management

Media analytics

Stakeholder management

SQL

Excel

BI / Analytics tools

People leadership

Communication

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description (Project Manager - Media Analytics)

Designation: Sr. Consultant / Manager Job Location: Bengaluru / Gurugram Shift Timing: 1:00 PM IST - 10:00 PM IST Experience: 6+ Years (with at least 2+ years of Project Management experience)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE JOINERS

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Media & Entertainment Practice and lead delivery engagements focused on content performance analytics, audience measurement, and media insights.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project and stakeholder management capabilities along with a solid understanding of media datasets spanning linear TV, syndicated measurement, and streaming/CTV ecosystems. The individual will work closely with clients, analytics teams, data engineers, and business stakeholders to drive successful program execution and deliver high-quality analytics solutions.

This role requires a blend of delivery leadership, client management, analytical thinking, and domain expertise to help media clients unlock actionable insights from content and audience data.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for media analytics engagements, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and meeting quality standards.
• Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand objectives, define requirements, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create and maintain project plans, risk registers, status reports, and governance mechanisms to ensure effective execution and visibility.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between analytics, data engineering, product, and business teams.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and client commitments.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact for delivery-related discussions.
• Monitor project health, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to address delivery challenges.
• Support interpretation and application of media datasets including syndicated, linear/TV, and streaming/CTV data for analytics use cases.
• Mentor and guide junior team members while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and operational excellence.
• Ensure analytics outputs and deliverables align with business objectives and generate measurable value for clients.
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews, executive updates, and strategic discussions based on project progress and analytical findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery, governance, and team effectiveness.

Skills

Must Have

• 6+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 2+ years in Project/Program Management.
• Strong experience working with media datasets, including syndicated measurement, linear TV, and streaming/CTV data.
• Proven track record of leading analytics or data-driven projects from initiation through delivery.
• Excellent project planning, tracking, execution, and governance capabilities.
• Strong client-facing experience with demonstrated stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.
• Experience managing distributed and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable execution plans.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive outcomes and resolve delivery challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Advanced SQL proficiency and experience working with large-scale data environments.
• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence/Analytics experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with modern big data platforms such as Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, or cloud-based analytics environments.
• Exposure to PySpark, Python, and data engineering concepts.
• Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, or similar cloud platforms.
• Consulting experience supporting Media & Entertainment clients.
• Experience in content analytics, audience measurement, content performance reporting, media planning, or research analytics.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification