Associate Director, Data Management

OMLUS Hearts and Science LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearts & Science, part of Omnicom, seeks a Data Strategy & Governance leader to guide data strategies, governance standards, and quality controls across diverse client accounts. You will drive data programs, collaborate with Strategy, Analytics, Finance, and external partners, and promote data-driven decision making.

You will mentor managers and analysts, champion BI/ETL initiatives, and ensure robust governance within a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data governance programs across multiple accounts.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into data requirements.
• Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of data strategies and governance standards.
• Oversee project plans, assign tasks, and manage timelines.
• Foster collaboration among internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Supervise data quality investigations and QA processes.
• Advise on BI, data warehousing, ETL initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Datorama

ETL tools

Python

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, uplift, 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

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