Senior Manager - Data Strategy
Full-time
Company Description
The women and men working at Publicis are more ready to face the future than at any other creative company. Since our birth in 1926, we have always been the leaders of change.
We have always managed to anticipate the developments and inflection points of our industry – successfully investing in digital in its early stages, for example.
Transformation means keeping pace with the huge changes taking place in the economy, in technology and in society at large. In an age of convergence and empowerment, we aim to attract people can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. That’s the challenge: help our clients transform their business. It demands colorful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption.
Job Description
As a ‘Senior Manager – Data Strategy’ on a dedicated client team, you will lead a well-structured team delivering on the Data Strategy for a key client. Reporting directly to the Data Strategy Vertical Lead with a dotted line to a Business Lead, you will actively support in client delivery, retention and seek new growth opportunities for the Groupe.
Strategic Consultancy and Client Relationship Management
Provide strategic consultancy and guidance internally as well as externally with clients. Build trust and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders by adapting to their ways of working, timely response, quality delivery, and knowledge sharing. Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and opportunities. Contribute to business growth by supporting new business pitches and identifying organic growth opportunities on existing accounts. Develop client strategies, which includes understanding the brief, framing the problem statement, evaluating, and recommending solutions.
Strategy Development and Execution
Design tailored data-driven, customer-first strategies based on data insights to address business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and execution of strategy and transformation projects. Utilize all available platforms and tools to drive process efficiency, enhance ways of working, and digitalize our operating models.
Presentations and Communication
Design presentations to communicate updates, best practices, and solutions to clients. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner. Possess strong communication, editing, and writing skills. Make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and points of view.
Team Leadership and Management
Lead and manage a team including all aspects of business development, project delivery, and team management. Lead on all talent requirements for your direct reportees: talent upskilling plans, career development, performance appraisals. Seek others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths, and address development areas. Proactively raise issues to improve teamwork and collaboration.
Technical Expertise and Analytical Skills
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the first-party data ecosystem and the performance media ecosystem. Familiarity with data management; experience working with data development, engineering, and data science teams. Proficient analytical and Excel skills. Bonus Experience: Python, JavaScript, SQL, and cloud services e.g., BigQuery. Experience as a customer-facing technical solution consultant. High attention to detail and experience in critical problem-solving and data management techniques. Ability to influence internally and externally to facilitate the adoption of technology and best practices.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years experience in multinational organizations within the relevant fields. Experience required: Digital Marketing transformation, Business management, and People management. Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel advanced proficiency. Ideal Profile for Talent: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong project management skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative strategies that drive business results. Strong knowledge of market trends, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies.
Senior Manager - Data Strategy
Knowledge Village HQ Properties, Dubai, United Arab Emirates * Full-time
