We are hiring for this role across multiple locations in North America including, but not limited to: New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and Washington DC. Overview Your Impact The purpose of the Senior Principal, Data Strategy is to work with clients undergoing a data-driven transformation (DDT) across the globe. The Senior Principal, Data Strategy will accelerate and drive the DDT strategy for clients, working in partnership with Digital directors, client teams, and practice capability. Furthermore, the role will be a key contributor in ensuring the agency is an industry leader in digital thinking, execution, and value realization for clients through data-driven solutions. Specifically, this role leads the definition of data-driven learning agendas, use cases for technology adoption, data strategy as well as owning partner evaluation, selection, and integration, and finally activation on client accounts. The requirement of the role is both strategic as well as executional, leading the activation of data-driven marketing solutions. 30 Lead the definition of the Digital, Data and Technology learning agendas30 Responsible for ensuring the data strategy and measurement frameworks align, and securing client approval and driving adoption30 Working with planners, clients, strategy directors and digital directors to define an audience framework and data strategy for each brand and overall brand portfolio tapping into relevant data partners, publishers, and first-party data30 Grow the use of DMP and CDP in data driven use cases, application in campaigns, and general adoption through strategy to connect to a wider spectrum of datasets, particularly 1P and 2P data30 Support the development of technology-based platforms and applications as a data strategist providing data thought leadership alongside Publicis Sapient data & tech talent as well as partner agencies30 Define and support the implementation, measurement and activation of data-driven use cases30 Function as the data technology and strategy subject matter expert, acting as a client steward and trusted partner, ensuring the technology ecosystem fits together while leading the implementation of any desired changes and proactively suggesting optimizations to improve data fluidity, reducing data loss / improving data match rates30 Work with planners to provide guidance on how data can be utilized to inform annual planning insights and work with the team to help inform how data integration evolves the planning process30 Lead the development of education programs for Data for both internal and client audiences30 Provide data though leadership and communicate data strategy needs as inputs into the media partnership strategy30 Standup and lead a testing program to continuously try new vendors and partners to improve on data and technology delivery30 Lead execution of data-driven marketing program approach across agencies supporting digital directors in the development of data strategies for their client, setting best practice approaches, and educating planning teams30 Provide strategic direction on data driven thought leadership agenda for media partners30 Lead the continuous embedding of new data-driven approaches and case studies into our Human Experience Planning framework and agency collateral30 Be a key driver of new business pitches and prototyping work Your Skills & Experience 30 Strong data and data-driven marketing knowledge, able to interpret client business/technical requirements, and support in translating these into clearly articulated, parceled up learning agendas and strategies to accelerate how data and technology supports the maximization of client business outcomes.30 Knowledgeable about data types, sources, partners, and what defines the quality of data; expert in leveraging data in a media and non-media context for activation, measurement as well as strategic applications30 Excellent storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex digital concepts and distill them to their core ideas, themes, insights, and recommendations30 Architect innovative and highly effective digital marketing strategies, communication plans, and integrated solutions.30 Curate a culture of learning in digital tools, case studies, new partners, and techniques30 High sense of ownership, drive, agenda setting30 Ability to lead a team of activation and content creators in brainstorming an initial response to brief and drive its refinement30 Strong team player with a can-do attitude and an ability to simplify as well as go into detail when necessary30 Aggressive appetite for learning and broadening/deepening skill set and knowledge as needed30 Ability to establish, manage and grow senior client relationships30 Ability to motivate and lead a team of data resources as well as the broader cross-functional team to project completion30 Ability to identify new business opportunities and value pools and propositions within the client's business and drive account growth30 Ability to quantify and communicate impact-driven by the team through strategic, data-driven solutions and work Additional information Base Pay Range: $175,000 - $250,000 + Bonus The range shown reflects a grouping of compensation ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual compensation may vary based on location and specific experience, and may include additional bonus and equity components. 30 An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.30 Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.30 Competitive compensation and benefits package.30 Flexibility to support work-life balance.30 Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.30 Generous paid leave and holidays.30 Wellness program and employee assistance.