Digital Analytics Manager

Shift Digital; Birmingham (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Shift Digital in Michigan is seeking an experienced Analytics Manager to lead client analytics inside the Advanced Analytics team. You will manage a small team, own deliverables end-to-end, and act as a trusted advisor to clients across dashboards, reports, and strategic insights.

The role emphasizes Power BI, SQL, and statistical methods, with strong presenting and storytelling skills to communicate findings to senior leaders and clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in analytics/BI or marketing performance with leadership.
• Advanced Power BI skills including data ingestion, modeling and DAX.
• Strong SQL skills for large, complex datasets.
• Ability to translate data into clear recommendations for senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics delivery for client accounts, managing timelines and communications
• Analyze multi-channel performance data and provide data-driven insights
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Perform statistical analyses to identify drivers and opportunities
• Present insights to clients and leadership, in written and live presentations
• Mentor junior analysts and share knowledge within the team
• Identify new opportunities to support client goals and growth

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical methods

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Analytics Manager to join our Advanced Analytics team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who can independently manage client relationships, lead strategic analysis, and deliver insights that drive measurable business impact.

You will be responsible for managing your own workload and that of a small team of employees, owning deliverables from start to finish, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. You'll work across complex datasets—from digital media and website behavior to inventory and vehicle sales—and will be expected to uncover trends, develop data-driven recommendations, and communicate findings with clarity and confidence.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Power BI, SQL, and statistical methods, along with excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analytics lead for one or more client accounts, managing deliverables, timelines, and communications
• Analyze multi-channel performance data, including website engagement, digital advertising, sales activity, and customer leads
• Build and maintain advanced dashboards and reports in Power BI, using DAX and data modeling best practices
• Conduct statistical and root cause analyses to uncover performance drivers and optimization opportunities
• Present actionable insights and recommendations directly to clients and internal leadership, both in writing and through live presentations
• Proactively identify new opportunities for analysis that support client goals and business growth
• Collaborate with account managers and internal stakeholders to ensure insights are aligned with broader strategy
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team

Examples of Impactful Projects

• Developing lead process scoring models to improve follow-up prioritization across dealership networks
• Identifying misaligned inventory marketing based on lead trends and recommending spend adjustments
• Forecasting sales performance using historical trends and lead activity, enabling the client to proactively adjust digital media spend and inventory planning to meet monthly targets.
• Building a Power BI dashboard that integrates website engagement, advertising spend, and sales performance, giving stakeholders a single view of cross-channel ROI and helping inform future investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an analytics, BI, or marketing performance role with management experience
• Advanced Power BI skills required, including experience with data ingestion, modeling, DAX, and interactive dashboard design
• SQL skills with the ability to manipulate and query large, complex datasets
• Experience applying statistical techniques such as regression, clustering, or significance testing
• Proven ability to translate data into clear, concise recommendations and present to senior-level clients
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with assigning tasks and working in sprints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in automotive digital marketing analytics is a significant plus This is a full-time position with Shift Digital and will require 4 days/week in office. In addition to our great benefits, we offer very competitive compensation, paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO) and other employee perks.