Data Operations Lead — BI, Governance & Automation

OMD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom in Chicago is seeking an Associate Director, Data Operations to lead data governance, business intelligence strategy, and operational excellence across media channels. You will collaborate with Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, and offshore teams to ensure data quality and scalable automation.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in Data Ops or BI, deep experience with digital media data, agile environments, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in Data Operations and/or BI.
• 3–5 years in digital media data.
• 3–5 years in agile development environments.
• 3–5 years in client-facing work and managing offshore or cross-functional teams.
• 4+ years in data governance and quality processes within data warehousing, ETL, and BI environments.
• 5+ years in business analysis or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Direct data strategy, governance, and analytics delivery across multiple client accounts.
• Oversee project plans, timelines, and cross-functional coordination with Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, and offshore resources.
• Lead data quality assurance, business rules, and data cleansing initiatives.
• Advise on and drive deployment of BI tools, ETL, and automation projects, promoting data-centric decision making.
• Mentor Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts; foster growth and accountability.
• Ensure efficient data operations and client management across campaigns.

Skills

Data Operations

Business Intelligence

Digital media data

Agile development

Client-facing

Offshore teams

Data governance

Data analysis

Budget management

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Datorama

Looker Studio

Domo

SQL

Python

AWS

Job description

Omnicom in Chicago is seeking an Associate Director, Data Operations to lead data governance, business intelligence strategy, and operational excellence across media channels. You will collaborate with Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, and offshore teams to ensure data quality and scalable automation.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in Data Ops or BI, deep experience with digital media data, agile environments, and strong leadership and communication skills.