Saatchi & Saatchi

Associate Director, Data Operations

Saatchi & Saatchi$112K — $161K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-9 years in analytics within advertising, consulting, or ad tech
  • Strong client relationship and communication skills
  • Experience managing a team
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in SQL and data visualization tools
  • Familiar with digital data technologies like Google Analytics
  • Experience with Alteryx and optionally Python/R.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a Data Ops team to foster career growth
  • Collaborate with clients on data strategy and efficiency
  • Consult on client Data Ops and enhance their team capabilities
  • Review SQL scripts and assist with data wrangling
  • Evaluate new tools for process automation and simplification
  • Oversee project execution and implement best practices
  • Develop roadmaps for automation and Data Ops initiatives
  • Guide teams in data-informed decision-making and process improvements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and 401(k) plans
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Family forming assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
  • Inclusive benefits supporting diverse talent.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:
  • Leading a Data Ops team, ensuring their growth as they progress through their career.
  • Acting as a key partner for client and internal teams by architecting data flows and developing strategies for ensuring marketing data is democratized, reliable and delivered efficiently.
  • Expanding current client work, consult on client-side Data Ops, and help clients realize the value of a dedicated team managing Data Ops
  • Reviewing and assisting Data Ops team with SQL scripts and dataflows in data wrangling tools like Alteryx or Google Dataprep
  • Leading evaluations and opportunities with new platforms and solutions for simplifying and/or automating media and site data processes
  • Managing efficient execution of projects, implementing best practices gained from other Data Ops projects
  • Building a collaborative team environment, including participation in department-wide training efforts and fostering employee career growth
  • Leading development of roadmaps for deploying automation solutions and Data Ops projects
  • Playing a key role in defining the technology strategy for data management
  • Serving as a knowledge expert for media and site data processes and identify areas of improvement to ensure appropriate turnaround times and data quality standards are being met
  • Influencing teams towards data-informed decision-making and analytical thinking
  • Promoting and driving a culture of process documentation
  • Providing guidance on process improvements and best practices for data management
  • Coaching and mentoring team members

Qualifications

We're looking for strong, impactful experience, which typically includes:
  • 7-9 years of applicable experience in analytics with an advertising agency, management consulting company, or ad tech company
  • Strong client relationship and communication skills, experience managing multiple projects across teams
  • Experience managing a team
  • A four-year college degree; advanced degree is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Passion for digital marketing, eagerness to learn in a constantly changing space, and a natural curiosity
  • Proficient with SQL and data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, Google Data Studio)
  • Experience with tools like Alteryx a must
  • Knowledge of digital data technologies (Google Analytics, Google Marketing Platforms, etc.)
  • Knowledge and experience with Python and/or R a plus
  • Experience working with Google Cloud and AWS a plus
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
  • Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL• E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.


Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation Range: USD $112,290.00 - USD $161,280.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 1/1/2028.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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