Associate Director, Data Solutions (London)

Company Description

OVERVIEW

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the second largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients, including Disney, P&G, LEGO, Nestl, and Cartier have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

PUBLICIS MEDIAPublicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX and integrated platform-based technologies including CJ, CitrusAd, Epsilon and Profitero. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Medias digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value anddrive growth in a platform-poweredworld. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

The Team

Data Solutions is a Groupe-wide practice dedicated to delivering end-to-end data and reporting solutions for key Global Network Clients. The team collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to analyse technical reporting requirements, define business rules for data ingestion, and drive the development of Publicis proprietary data technology.

The Role: Data Solutions Director

As a Data Solutions Director, you will lead and manage Juniors, Managers, and Senior Managers within the Data Solutions practice. Acting as the primary liaison between business and technical teams, you will oversee all stages of the technical project lifecycle, ensuring business requirements are accurately translated into technical briefs while guiding the development and delivery of high-impact data solutions.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a team of Juniors, Managers, and Senior Managers within Data Solutions.
• Oversee the deployment of global reporting solutions across key client accounts.
• Work closely with internal Team Leads to improve technical processes, development strategies, and team communication.

Client Management & Support

• Act as the main point of contact for Global Reporting Leads, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Partner with Data Solutions account leads to ensure effective management of reporting solutions.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality service, aligning technical support with client needs.

Data Integration & Quality Assurance

• Use expert knowledge of data systems to resolve technical challenges.
• Translate client requirements into actionable insights, identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy across dashboards, source data, and reporting platforms.

Dashboard Development & Maintenance

• Lead the creation of dashboard wireframes, obtaining approvals before briefing developers.
• Oversee testing and development, ensuring solutions align with client expectations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve dashboard errors, coordinating with technical teams to ensure seamless performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data, development, or operations at Manager level or above.
• Expertise in consultative client engagement, including presenting solutions and resolving issues effectively.
• Strong understanding of data and business intelligence technologies with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration between technical and business teams.
• A hands-on, solution-oriented approachsomeone who is both a strategic thinker and a proactive doer.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and adherence to deadlines, ensuring smooth project execution.

Additional InformationBenefits:In the UK, alongside the core benefits such asPension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, andIncome Protection Plan, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAGs (Employee Action Groups).

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