Manager, Marketing Effectiveness

Merkle Italia; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

401k

Flexible paid time off

15+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu in Chicago seeks a Manager, Data Management to own the data foundation powering Hilton's measurement and reporting. This role demands a technically strong leader who can work independently across multi-source data, create new integrations, and maintain data accuracy through a multi-team QA process.

You will drive QA, move reports to a dashboard-first environment (Power BI), and partner with measurement, analytics, and account teams to align data infrastructure with learning agendas and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science or related quantitative field.
• 4+ years in data engineering, data management, or analytics engineering in high-volume environments.
• Proven data QA ownership and taxonomy governance experience.
• Ability to design, adhere and execute a QA process.
• Strong data visualization skills (Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with multi-source, multi-channel data across the media/marketing ecosystem.
• Autonomous work style with limited management oversight.
• Strong client-facing communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own data quality, QA processes, and taxonomy governance across all Hilton measurement and reporting workstreams. Maintain QA standards.
• Transition recurring reports to a dashboard-first environment (Power BI).
• Manage and integrate multi-source, multi-channel data into clean, reliable datasets.
• Partner cross-functionally with measurement, analytics, and account teams to align data infrastructure with plans.
• Serve as the trusted data lead in client interactions, setting realistic expectations.

Skills

Data QA

Taxonomy governance

Data visualization

Autonomous work

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science or related quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

APIs

Job description

Job Description

Location: Open to remote candidates

We're seeking a Manager, Data Management to own the data foundation powering measurement and reporting on the Hilton account. This is a high-trust, low-oversight role for a technically strong leader who can operate independently, manage multi-source data across channels, create and manage new data integrations, and maintain a high level of data accuracy through adherence to a multi-team QA process.

Responsibilities

Own data quality, QA processes, and taxonomy governance across all Hilton measurement and reporting workstreams — including defining, recommending, and maintaining QA standards. Continue the transition of recurring reports into a dashboard-first environment (Power BI), ensuring data integrity and visualization quality meet client-facing standards. Manage and integrate multi-source, multi-channel data (paid media, owned, and third-party) into clean, reliable, decision-ready datasets. Partner cross-functionally with measurement, analytics, and account teams to tie data infrastructure to measurement plans and learning agendas. Serve as the trusted data lead in client interactions — assessing feasibility upfront, setting realistic expectations, and delivering credible recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science or related quantitative field 4+ years in data engineering, data management, or analytics engineering, with a track record in high-volume, complex environments. Demonstrated ownership of data QA and taxonomy governance. Able to design, adhere and execute a QA process. High proficiency in data visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI). Multi-source, multi-channel data experience across the media/marketing ecosystem. Ability to work autonomously with large datasets with limited management oversight. Strong client-facing skills, including sound judgment on feasibility and the ability to manage expectations with integrity. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work with internal cross-channel and client teams. High attention to detail. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills. Demonstrates strong analytical, project management, storytelling and communication skills. Experience in supporting MMM data workstreams. Maintain and troubleshoot connectors for continued and error-free ingestion of data into our dashboard. Experience in integrating disparate data sources into a single unified source (dashboard). Strong experience in developing and managing API endpoints, integrating with external and internal systems.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is ($68,000-105,000). Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Work Location & Remote Policy

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Job Details

Location: Chicago - N. State
Brand: Iprospect
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Employment Opportunity

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.