Director of Analytics & Insights Strategy

Mars United Commerce; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Care

Tuition Assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World program (Publicis)

Job summary

Mars United Commerce is seeking a Director of Analytics in a hybrid role with work located in New York or Chicago. The Director will lead analytics projects, manage a team of analysts, and drive data-driven insights for client engagements and internal initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience in data analytics, leadership, and communication with senior stakeholders, utilizing SQL, Python, and BI tools to deliver actionable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 10–15 years of experience in data analysis and analytics management.
• Strong leadership capabilities to manage and mentor the analytics team, recruit and retain talent.
• Excellent project management skills to handle multiple high-priority projects and meet deadlines.
• Superior communication skills to convey complex data insights to non-technical and senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking to develop and implement effective analytics strategies.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data querying and manipulation.
• Demonstrable track record of innovating in the analytics field.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Strong statistical analysis skills to derive actionable insights from data.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and implement the strategic vision for the Analytics function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify areas of opportunity for Analytics growth within clients and new business prospects.
• Lead and manage a group of Analysts, providing mentorship and professional development.
• Support department leadership with annual planning and budgeting.
• Oversee data models, data quality, and governance across projects.
• Translate business requirements into actionable analytics projects and deliver insights.
• Provide hands-on oversight for critical analyses, KPI investigations, and executive reporting.
• Lead client presentations and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics management

Project management

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Mars United Commerce is seeking a Director of Analytics in a hybrid role with work located in New York or Chicago. The Director will lead analytics projects, manage a team of analysts, and drive data-driven insights for client engagements and internal initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience in data analytics, leadership, and communication with senior stakeholders, utilizing SQL, Python, and BI tools to deliver actionable outcomes.