Director, Data Operations & Automation

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Digitas, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a senior Data Ops leader in Chicago to guide a Data Ops team, architect data flows for reliable marketing data, and expand data-driven client solutions. You will collaborate with client and internal teams to democratize data and advance automated data processes.

Ideal candidates bring 7–9 years in analytics within ad tech or agency settings, strong leadership, and deep SQL plus data visualization expertise, with Alteryx experience as a must.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of analytics experience in an advertising-related field
• Strong client relationship and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects
• Experience managing a team
• Four-year college degree; advanced degree is a plus
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with SQL and data visualization tools
• Experience with Alteryx is a must
• Knowledge of digital data technologies (GA, GMP)
• Knowledge and experience with Python and/or R is a plus
• Experience with Google Cloud and AWS is a plus
• Comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL·E as a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead a Data Ops team and guide their growth
• Architect data flows and strategies for democratized, reliable marketing data
• Expand client work and advise on Data Ops to maximize value
• Review SQL scripts and dataflows in Alteryx or Google Dataprep
• Lead evaluations of new platforms to automate data processes
• Ensure efficient project execution and implement best practices
• Foster a collaborative team environment and career development
• Develop roadmaps for automation solutions and Data Ops projects
• Define technology strategy for data management
• Promote data-informed decision making and documentation practices
• Provide guidance on process improvements and data management

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Alteryx

Python

R

Google Analytics

Google Marketing Platforms

Google Cloud

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Google Data Studio

Job description

Digitas, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a senior Data Ops leader in Chicago to guide a Data Ops team, architect data flows for reliable marketing data, and expand data-driven client solutions. You will collaborate with client and internal teams to democratize data and advance automated data processes.

Ideal candidates bring 7–9 years in analytics within ad tech or agency settings, strong leadership, and deep SQL plus data visualization expertise, with Alteryx experience as a must.