Data Solutions Director; FTC

Overview

Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Our clients operate in the platform world, and Publicis Groupe provides capabilities across four imperatives to unlock growth.

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Data Solutions is a Groupe-wide practice for the delivery of end-to-end Data and Reporting Solutions for our key Global Network Clients. Data Solutions works with key external and internal stakeholders to understand and analyse technical reporting requirements, define business rules for data ingestion, and lead the development of Publicis propriety data technology.

We are currently hiring for 2x roles within our Data Solutions team at Associate Director level. The first is a 9-12 month fixed term contract, the second is a permanent contract. As a Data Solutions Associate Director, you will manage the Juniors, and Managers in the Data Solutions practice. You will be the team lead on communications between business and technical teams through all stages of the technical project life cycle to ensure that the business requirements are properly translated into technical briefings and to lead development and delivery.

• Provide support managing client team relationships for some of Publicis Groupe’s major Global Network Clients, working collaboratively across the network
• Act as support to Data Solutions team members providing leadership oversight on the global reporting solutions we deploy across our top accounts
• Collaborate closely with essential Team Leads to enhance technical processes, developments, and communication among teams
• Client Team Management & Client Support:
  Maintain relationship with Global Reporting Leads providing updates on solutions and expectation management
• Work with Data Solutions account leads on top accounts to ensure solutions are being managed effectively
• Guide Data Solutions team to offer top-notch service to client teams, integrating broader technical support to accomplish client objectives
• Data Integrations & Quality Assurance:
  Expert level and in-depth knowledge of systems, enabling effective problem-solving
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to comprehend requirements and transform them into actionable insights
• Ensuring data quality in dashboards, alignment between source and platform, and coordinating across technical teams to guarantee end-to-end data accuracy
• Dashboard / Solution Build & Maintenance:
  Lead and advise on the preparation of dashboard wireframes, brief developers after sign-off, and direct testing with Technical teams to fulfil client requirements
• Troubleshooting errors on dashboards, liaising with Technical teams through to completion

• Demonstrable experience within a data development or data operations role at Senior Manager level or above
• Expert in client management/consultative experience with both presenting and resolving issues
• A working knowledge of media agency operations and the media buying process
• Excellent understanding of data and business intelligence technologies
• Experience in a cross-functional team environment
• Hands-on, problem-solving abilities – “can do” approach
• Extremely strong organisational skills, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

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