Director, Analytics

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$135K/yr – $217K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Lead and scale a high-performing analytics function, directing strategy, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely, data-driven insights and campaigns for retail media clients.

  • Own analytics delivery and KPI investigations to drive client outcomes
  • Mentor analysts and guide professional development
  • Partner with senior stakeholders on planning, requirements, and optimization

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Uphold and implement the strategic vision for the Analytics function.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify areas of opportunity for Analytics growth within clients and new business prospects.
  • Lead and manage a group of Analysts, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
  • Support department leadership with annual 1YP.
  • Support and sign off on the recruitment of less experienced team members.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable analytics projects.
  • Provide hands-on oversight and support for critical, time-sensitive analytics deliverables, including performance deep dives, KPI investigations, and executive or client-requested analyses.
  • Oversee the execution of data analysis projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of insights.
  • Oversee, develop and optimize data models by processing, analyzing, and extracting data from various internal and external media sources.
  • Lead and support annual planning initiatives with clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 10-15 years of experience in data analysis and analytics management.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to manage and mentor the analytics team, to recruit and retain talent.
  • Excellent project management skills to handle multiple high-priority projects and meet deadlines.
  • Superior communication skills to convey complex data insights to non-technical and senior stakeholders.
  • Be a confident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written).
  • Strategic thinking to develop and implement effective analytics strategies.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data querying and manipulation.
  • Demonstrable track record of innovating in the analytics field.
  • Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

Benefits

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
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Mars United Commerce

Mars UnitedSM Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/.

Founded in 1972
Southfield, Michigan, USA
970 employees (280 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$135K/yr – $217K/yr

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Director, Analytics

Mars United Commerce · Chicago, IL · Hybrid