Hybrid VP of Research & Data Operations

Smith Arnold Partners; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Ibrido; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Smith Arnold Partners seeks an accomplished Associate Vice President, Research & Data Operations to lead three critical functions—Audience Operations, Survey Operations, and Activation Operations—and help scale the systems, processes, and teams behind a growing data and research organization.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Account Management, Product, Partnerships, Finance, and senior leadership, serving as the technical and strategic voice for Research & Data Operations.

Competenze

• 8+ years in research operations, data operations, audience technology, survey methodology, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading multiple technical or research teams simultaneously.
• Deep expertise in at least two of the following: audience modeling and creation; programmatic audience activation; DSP/SSP or other technology integrations; survey research methodology; ETL/data processes; advanced analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility with C-suite executives and senior leadership.

Mansioni

• Set the vision and operating standards across Audience, Survey, and Activation Operations.
• Own the end-to-end delivery model, from intake and scoping through QA and final handoff.
• Align staffing, capacity, and team structure with business growth and revenue objectives.
• Establish consistent standards for quality, methodology, documentation, delivery, and accountability.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for data quality, audience methodology, survey design, analytics, and activation.
• Lead infrastructure and automation initiatives across data ingestion, audience distribution, activation integrations, and survey technology.
• Partner with Product to translate operational needs into meaningful technology roadmap priorities.
• Manage relationships with downstream activation platforms and technology partners.
• Ensure APIs and data integrations remain reliable, scalable, and continuously improving.
• Give senior leadership visibility into capacity, priorities, opportunities, and operational risks.
• Partner with Revenue teams on complex client scoping and feasibility discussions.
• Coach and develop Directors and emerging leaders while building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Encourage cross-training and collaboration across research and audience functions.

Descrizione del lavoro

Smith Arnold Partners seeks an accomplished Associate Vice President, Research & Data Operations to lead three critical functions—Audience Operations, Survey Operations, and Activation Operations—and help scale the systems, processes, and teams behind a growing data and research organization.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Account Management, Product, Partnerships, Finance, and senior leadership, serving as the technical and strategic voice for Research & Data Operations.