Director of Data Operations & BI Excellence

Omnicom Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media's Data Operations team is seeking an Associate Director to orchestrate business intelligence, data governance, and operational excellence across media channels. You will lead data strategy, ensure data quality, and drive automation initiatives in collaboration with Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, Finance, and offshore resources.

The role emphasizes governance standards, supervising Analysts and Managers, and delivering reliable data for decision makers.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in data management, data engineering, data operations 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
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, elevate 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

Responsibilities

• Direct data governance, quality standards, business rules, and governance processes for client accounts and media channels.
• Oversee project plans, assign tasks, and ensure standardized processes in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Liaise among Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, Finance, offshore resources, vendors, and clients.
• Supervise data integrity investigations, define data cleansing and QA rules, ensure best practices.
• Advise on or lead deployment of BI tools, data warehousing, ETL, and automation initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts; foster growth and client management.

Skills

Data governance

Data strategy

Data quality

BI & analytics

Agile / project management

Offshore team leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Datorama

Looker/Looker Studio

Domo

SQL

Python

Snowflake

AWS Redshift

Job description

Omnicom Media's Data Operations team is seeking an Associate Director to orchestrate business intelligence, data governance, and operational excellence across media channels. You will lead data strategy, ensure data quality, and drive automation initiatives in collaboration with Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, Finance, and offshore resources.

The role emphasizes governance standards, supervising Analysts and Managers, and delivering reliable data for decision makers.