Associate Director, Data Management

Adelphi Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom's Hearts & Science is seeking a data and analytics leader to direct data governance, quality, and strategy across multiple client accounts. You will collaborate with Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, Finance, and external vendors to drive data-driven decision-making and outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in data governance, data warehousing, ETL, BI, and proven leadership of offshore or cross-functional teams within media analytics.

Qualifications

• Lead data strategy, governance, and quality standards across client accounts.
• Oversee project plans, task prioritization, and agile processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional and offshore/vendor teams.
• Supervise data quality investigations and governance rules.
• Advise on BI tools, data warehousing, ETL, and automation.
• Mentor Managers and Analysts; develop data management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct data strategy and governance for diverse client accounts.
• Lead project plans, assign tasks, and ensure standardized processes.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Oversee data quality issues and implement cleansing rules.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Project management

Agile methods

Cross-functional collab

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Datorama

SQL

Python

Snowflake

AWS

DV360

DCM

Job description

Agency:

Hearts & Science

Job Function:

Data and Analytics

Job Subfunction:

Data Engineering

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Data Strategy & Governance : Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of data strategies, quality standards, business rules, and governance processes for diverse client accounts and media channels.

• Project & Process Leadership : Oversee the creation and management of project plans, assign and prioritize tasks, and ensure standardized processes. Facilitate regular status meetings, proactively resolve roadblocks, and drive initiative progression in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Act as liaison among internal teams (Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, Finance), offshore resources, external vendors, and clients. Foster positive working relationships and effectively communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

• Data Quality & Problem Solving : Supervise investigation and resolution of data integrity issues, define/implement business rules for data cleansing and QA, and ensure best practices in all data and technology projects.

• Technical Solution Oversight : Advise on or lead the deployment of business intelligence tools, data warehousing, ETL processes, and automation initiatives. Champion adoption of new technology and process solutions, ensuring data is the backbone for all media and analytics disciplines.

• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts; cultivate a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Guide teams in Data Management, quality assurance, and client management tasks.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5–7 years’ experience in data management, data engineering, Data Management and/or business intelligence

• 3–5 years’ experience in digital media data (ad server, digital, search, social, video, offline, etc.)

• 3–5 years’ experience in agile development environments

• 3–5 years’ experience in client-facing work and managing offshore or cross-functional teams

• 4+ years’ experience in data governance and quality processes within data warehousing, ETL, and BI environments

• 5+ years’ experience in business analysis or related disciplines

• In-depth expertise across digital and traditional media channels and handling diverse datasets (paid, owned, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, elevate, and solve complex data quality and operational issues

• Outstanding organizational and project management skills

• Comfortable multitasking and adapting to fast-evolving needs

• Superior attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to build relationships across internal teams, vendors, and clients

• Comfort and accuracy working with budgets and large sets of numerical data

• Media industry experience highly preferred

TOOLS

• Business Intelligence: Advanced Excel (required), Tableau, PowerBI, Datorama, Looker/Looker Studio, Domo, PowerPoint

• Data Management & Transformation: ETL Tools (Adverity, Datorama), Alteryx, SQL (preferred), Python (nice to have)

• Data Storage/Cloud: Snowflake, AWS (Redshift, S3), Starburst.io, Datorama, Domo

• Media Platforms: DCM, DV360, Google Ads, DoubleVerify, IAS, TradeDesk, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Prisma

• Project Management: HIVE, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams

• Media Planning: MediaTools, Lumina, Hudson (bonus)

• Other: Experience with writing business and technical requirements documents; comfort with business rules design and BI tool administration

$70,000 - $125,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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