Data Team Lead

TEAM DESCRIPTION

The Data Operations team provides oversight of the data generated throughout the campaign delivery and performance optimization throughout its lifecycle.They will also work with other internal practice teams of Digital Analytics, Planning, and Digital Investment. This role requires a strong familiarity with all available analytics and technology tools, both syndicated and proprietary. Candidate must have a mindset towards fostering processes through automation.

ROLE SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is responsible for guiding the development, oversight, and execution of data-driven solutions that enable reliable, governed data flows—leveraging API connections, ETL/ELT processes, and data accuracy initiatives to support both internal operations and client deliverables.

This position requires operational skills and technical acumen.

DATA OPS FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Data Leadership: Develop, implement, and maintain scalable data strategies, technical solutions, and data governance processes to address unique business challenges and account objectives.
• Data Operations & Quality Assurance: Oversee the integrity and quality of data generated throughout campaign delivery and optimization lifecycles. Lead efforts in data harmonization, cleansing, QA, and reconciliation to ensure flawless performance tracking and reporting.
• Innovation & Automation: Drive adoption of the latest data operations methodologies and leverage automation to increase efficiency and data accuracy within operational processes.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years experience in data operations and/or business intelligence
• 1-2 years experience in digital media data (ad server, search, social, video, offline, etc.), data governance, and quality processes in data warehousing or ETL environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve data anomalies
• Good verbal, written, organizational, and project management skills; comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience in process automation/continuous improvement initiatives

TOOLS

• Business Intelligence: Advanced Excel (required), Tableau, PowerBI, Datorama, Looker/Looker Studio, Domo, PowerPoint
• Data Management & Transformation: ETL Tools (Adverity, Datorama), Alteryx, SQL and/or Python
• Data Storage/Cloud: AWS (Redshift, S3), Starburst.io, Datorama, Snowflake, Domo