Associate Director, Data Solutions

Join to apply for the Associate Director, Data Solutions role at Publicis Groupe UK Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Overview Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity, 3. Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world‑class agencies are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we’ve invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end‑to‑end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000‑strong network via Marcel, our AI‑based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resources, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market. The Team Data Solutions is a Groupe wide practice for the delivery of end‑to‑end Data and Reporting Solutions for our key Global Network Clients. The Role We are currently hiring for 2x roles within our Data Solutions team at Associate Director level. The first is a 9‑12 month fixed‑term contract, the second is a permanent contract. As a Data Solutions Associate Director, you will manage the Juniors and Managers in the Data Solutions practice. You will be the team lead on communications between business and technical teams through all stages of the technical project life cycle to ensure that the business requirements are properly translated into technical briefings and to lead development and delivery. Responsibilities Provide support managing client team relationships for some of Publicis Groupe’s major Global Network Clients, working collaboratively across the network Act as support to Data Solutions team members providing leadership oversight on the global reporting solutions we deploy across our top accounts Collaborating closely with essential Team Leads to enhance technical processes, developments, and communication among teams Client Team Management & Client Support Maintain relationship with Global Reporting Leads providing updates on solutions and expectation management Work with Data Solutions account leads on top account to ensure solutions are being managed effectively Guide Data Solutions team to offer top‑notch service to client teams, integrating broader technical support to accomplish client objectives Data Integrations & Quality Assurance Expert level and in‑depth knowledge of systems, enabling effective problem‑solving Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to comprehend requirements and transform them into actionable insights, including identifying process bottlenecks and implementing faster workarounds for projects Ensuring broader team is maintaining data quality in Dashboards, alignment between source and platform, and coordinating across technical teams to guarantee end‑to‑end data accuracy Dashboard / Solution Build & Maintenance Leading and advising on the preparation of dashboard wireframes by Data Solutions team members for Client Team/Client, briefing the developers after sign‑off is complete Directing Data Solutions teams on testing and working with Technical teams to ensure they fulfil Client requirements Troubleshooting errors on Dashboard, liaising with Technical teams through to completion Qualifications Demonstrable of experience within a data development or data operations role at Senior Manager level or above. Expert in client management/consultative experience with both presenting and resolving issues A working knowledge of media agency operations and the media buying process Excellent understanding of data and business intelligence technologies Experience in a cross‑functional team environment Hands‑on, problem‑solving abilities – “can do” approach (someone who is a thinker and a doer) Extremely strong organisational skills, attention to detail and adherence to deadline Additional Information 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 Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr