Manager, Applied Intelligence

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$88K/yr – $130K/yrManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize client analytics programs across traditional, digital, and social channels, leading measurement, testing, storytelling with data, and cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Define KPIs for marketing content and web ops
  • Frame insights from A/B tests and exploratory analysis
  • Partner with clients and internal teams to drive digital transformation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the performance reporting and analysis for various client engagements, including traditional, digital, and social media programs. The goal is to maximize our clients’ return on marketing investment through ongoing program measurement, disciplined in-market testing, and results-based performance management.
  • Work closely with clients to understand measurement and reporting needs, bring thought leadership, and tailor viable web analytics solutions, visualizations, and analytics models
  • Proactive at performing exploratory data analysis to understand patterns, identify business drivers, and unearth insights to fuel optimization to improve customer experiences
  • Be an expert at creating innovative solutions to solve complex business problems and guide digital transformation for brands across different industries
  • Be responsible for owning all aspects of A/B testing from test design to delivering learnings and passionate about harvesting a strong testing culture
  • Be the day-to-day analytics resource on multiple client workstreams
  • Have the ability to partner with cross-functional teams and manage time efficiently across multiple projects
  • Define, drive, and track key performance indicators and success metrics for marketing content/experiences and web development operations
  • Be adept at communicating and representing results of analysis in a simple way to clients

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of digital analytics experience with at least 2+ years of experience designing Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics solutions, tagging via Adobe Launch or Google Tag Manager
  • 5-7 years of experience in digital measurement, strategic planning, analysis, quantitative research, data modeling, and/or management consulting work in a data-driven environment
  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience using data to conclude and presenting to clients and then proposing a learning agenda
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Experience in engaging in constructive dialogues with client partners
  • Experience managing and mentoring data analytics teams
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets experience, proficiency with PowerPoint, and comfortability with Google Workspace
  • Functional understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for analytics and marketing tagging purposes
  • Knowledge of statistics: hypothesis setting, experimental design, modeling, etc.
  • Proficient in applying shared learnings across client engagements

Preferred

  • Exposure to retail, financial, or health industry is a plus
  • Basic proficiency with SQL, Python, or R is a plus
  • Familiarity with Data Cloud Platforms (e.g. Google BigQuery) is a plus
  • Understanding of best practices in web/app tracking and implementation and campaign tracking expertise is a plus

Benefits

  • MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
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MERGE

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built for the intersection of health and wellness. We help brands navigate complex consumer journeys and unlock growth through data-driven storytelling, AI-powered personalization, and bold creativity.Powered by human insight, creativity, and AI, we unite people and brands.Our expertise spans health and consumer brands, with demonstrated experience across industries including: Pharma and Medtech, Health Providers, Insurance, Health, Financial Services, Retail, Connected Living, and Food.We provide deep platform expertise and services in: Strategy, Creative, Public Relations, Experience, Performance Marketing, Media, and Platforms.Our success is best illustrated in our enduring client partnerships with marquee brands such as Abbott, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GE Healthcare, Supernus, American Express, T-Mobile, Coach, and Meta.With teams across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York City, and Raleigh. MERGE’s culture embraces agility, ability, and humility to consistently deliver exceptional client results.Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice: Please be aware of potential fraud or scams by individuals, organizations, or websites falsely claiming to represent MERGE in recruitment activities. MERGE follows a well-defined recruitment process for all positions, which includes formal interviews before issuing any offers of employment. Importantly, we do not require any payments or fees from job applicants. Additionally, MERGE does not conduct interviews through texting platforms such as RingCentral. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to recruit on behalf of MERGE, do not share personal information or make any payments. Qualified candidates should only apply to current openings directly through MERGE’s

Founded in 2018
Chicago, Illinois, USA
852 employees (246 in marketing)

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