Director, Growth Analytics

New York, USA (On-site)

$145K/yr – $165K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Lead integrated planning for retail media network measurement and optimization, turning complex data into actionable insights and improvements.

  • Own measurement strategy, data infrastructure, and reporting to drive ROAS.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in an integrated planning role with strong ad tech familiarity.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, analytics, and clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead retail measurement solution and implementation planning, working closely with internal and client teams, including engineering, product, analytics, and activation to stand up new data infrastructure, tagging frameworks, and ad tech integrations.
  • Translate complex measurement and data architecture concepts into clear, actionable frameworks for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Guide measurement and reporting strategies to maximize RMN effectiveness.
  • Use data from ad servers, DSPs, and analytics platforms to optimize campaigns against KPIs, with a focus on ROAS.
  • Produce recurring performance reports, post-campaign analysis, and actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Recommend data-driven optimizations and run A/B tests on creative, placements, and audience strategies to enhance overall network effectiveness.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content); 5+ years of management experience ideal
  • Strong experience with Commerce / Retail platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of digital marketing technologies, including DCM, Sizmek, Google Analytics, IAS, etc.
  • Knowledge of Tableau & SharePoint or any other dashboard & data visualization tools
  • Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Python, R, or any other advanced analytics software package a plus
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts at varying levels (from superficial to detailed) to suit the audience.
  • Ability to proactively drive the business forward (i.e. being able to take the initiative rather than rely on direction)
  • Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills
  • Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Proven problem-solving ability.

Benefits

  • We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.
IPG Mediabrands logo

IPG Mediabrands

3.7 Glassdoor

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialized business units Healix, KINESSO, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Founded in 2007
New York, New York, USA
8.6K employees (2,270 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
111.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42%
Direct
43.5%
Referral
9.7%
Social
3.6%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,974 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Recent News