Manager, Data Operations

About the Role:

The Manager, Data Operations will oversee the development and ongoing operation one of our largest brands. This role requires a strong familiarity with analytics and technology tools, both syndicated and proprietary. The ideal candidate must be able to proactively communicate ideas and opportunities, build strong relationships with internal teams and external client stakeholders, and contribute to the growth and development of the data operation practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Operations: Actively engage in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive data management and integrity programme. This will include establishing data collection, transformation and distribution processes, quality control and troubleshooting, and the delivery of reporting applications.
• Process Governance: Work with onshore and offshore teams to set tasks, allocate resources, and review progress. Facilitate communication and progression of tasks through regular status meetings and working sessions. Ensure consistent and comprehensive documentation of data-related projects and processes.

• Data Quality Control: Act as the subject matter expert for issues relating to data quality and compliance with business logic. Maintain systems for data cleansing, QA, and error correction. Ensure errors and omissions are corrected quickly, and that non-compliance is escalated appropriately.

• Process Improvement: Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Provide guidance to the wider Data Operations team and proactively engage Data Operations leadership to identify innovative solutions that drive business outcomes.

Systems & Tools

• Business Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visio, Excel power user, Smartsheets, Hive
• Data applications and languages: Datorama, Amazon S3, Redshift, MS SQL Server, Alteryx, Tableau, R, Python
• Marketing and media platforms: Prisma, MediaOcean, Doubleclick, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics (Omniture), DV360, Google Ads, IAS, TradeDesk

Experience & Skills Needed:

• Experience in an advertising agency; Ad Operations, Analytics, or Digital Investment is preferred.
• Experience in data governance and data quality processes in a Data Warehousing, ETL, and Business Intelligence environment.
• Knowledge and experience across multiple media channels (digital, search, social, offline, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working with budgets, numbers, and scoping exercises.
• Strong Excel skills required.

About the Agency:

At OMD EMEA, we strive to deliver on our promise of ‘better decisions, faster‘ for our clients, partners and all 6,000+ OMDers across our region every day. As part of the world’s largest media network, our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. The key to the process is empathy. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer, to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent.

Learn Fast, Act Fast. To help navigate the road to a ‘new normal’, learning from, and acting upon data signals at scale and speed is crucial. Visit Why OMD? to learn more about our unique Act Fast Framework.

Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely. Let us know if you have any questions about our working pattern as part of your application and interview process.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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