Data Analytics Associate Director

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Employee life cycle, HTML, JavaScript, Jupyter Notebook, NoSQL, NumPy, Python Programming, PyTorch, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

About Us

UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients’ businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections – all rooted in culture.

We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients.

As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world’s most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify.

London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect – fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients’ advertising investment in each market.

Position Summary

As Data Analytics Associate Director you will report to the Regional Data Science Director, and will be responsible for leading on data consultancy for key clients across the UK and EMEA. The role includes project management for data science outputs from off-shore hubs in Poland, up-selling and cross-selling solutions to existing clients as well as working on new business pitches. This role is a combination of client servicing and consulting offerings lots of opportunities for training in the specialism but also in other areas such as strategy or digital. As Data Analytics Associate Director you will work across multiple clients and the role offers exposure through thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Data Consulting (80% )

• Deliver client-centric data strategy proposals, collaborating with the Audience, Digital, AdOps, and Data Visualization teams. ​
• Delivering education and training on data-driven planning and analytics solutions across markets​
• Troubleshooting and supporting internal teams on data-driven planning such as Outcomes Modelling, Budget Setting, and Demand Forecasting​
• Project managing off-shore hubs to deliver data science projects. ​

New Business and Growth (20%)​

• Working with Data Science analysts to deliver analytics exercises.​
• Present compelling connected data strategies with confidence.​
• Act as UM ambassador at industry events. ​
• Compose award entries and thought leadership articles.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous data science experience or similar. ​
• Excellent interpersonal skills, readily shares ideas and knowledge. ​
• Confident presenter with a flair for pitching new ideas. ​
• Good communicator, able to clearly communicate insights and strategic recommendations to business owners and leadership.​
• Strong technical knowledge in econometrics, statistics, data analysis (programming languages are a plus).​
• Ability to think critically and pay attention to details to elevate quality of deliverables. ​
• Able to collaborate and manage expectations of multiple internal and client stakeholder to deliver projects. ​
• Previous media experience in global or regional teams is preferred.

Employee Transparency

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at Jess.Richardson@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!