Senior Director, Data Strategy

The Role The Senior Director of Data Strategy oversees and guides our Data Strategy team, architecting the data capture, measurement, and analytics needs for Wpromote’s enterprise clients. The Data Strategy team acts as the central resource & lead for Digital Strategy & Analytics engagements with clients. This team combines their expertise across multiple facets of digital measurement, digital marketing, and data science with deep subject matter solutions experts across our Data Analytics, Analytics Management & Engineering, and Reporting Solutions teams to define client measurement challenges, architect & deploy solutions, and guide clients toward incremental measurement maturity. The Sr. Director of Data Strategy will lead Wpromote's Data Strategy team, architecting data and measurement solutions for enterprise clients. Partner with a cross-functional team of exec-level leaders across Client & Media Strategy, Data Strategy & Analytics leaders to deliver scalable, high-quality, cross-channel data solutions and service experiences quickly to clients and their teams from across Analytics Engineering, Analytics Management, Data Engineering, Reporting Solutions, and Data Analysis Lead client engagements and strategy: Define challenges, build solutions, and guide clients toward better measurement while remaining hands-on in the delivery of client-facing solutions Manage team operations: Project planning, resourcing, budget, and ensuring high client satisfaction. Evangelize measurement methods and solutions: Educate clients on technology, privacy, and data capture. Develop novel solutions: Collaborate with other teams to create cutting-edge measurement tools. Deep understanding of digital measurement: Trends, technologies, methodologies, and client challenges. Continue to enhance the Data Strategy and Analytics team’s menu of services Design team resources: Deliver best-in-class solutions and insights for data-driven decisions Acting as an escalation point to promptly resolve complex and occasionally unprecedented situations with broad definitions. Building internal alignment: Educating and training the Client Strategy, Channel, and Executive teams on Data Strategy & Analytics capabilities to ensure consistent adoption of best practices. Support growth: Pitching new business on the differentiated value of Data Strategy & Analytics services, crafting a consultative sales approach through consulting on prospect MarTech stacks At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing. We offer: -Remote-first culture -Unlimited PTO -Extended Holiday break (Winter) -Flexible schedules -Work from anywhere options* -100% paid parental leave -401(k) matching -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance -Sponsored life insurance -Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance -Annual Class Pass credits and more! The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $170,000 - $195,000, based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above) and an annual performance bonus. This role has an associated annual target bonus component which is paid out based on a number of factors which include Company performance, department performance, and individual performance. Bonuses are not guaranteed and you must be an active employee in good standing and not on a Performance Improvement Plan to be eligible for the annual bonus. *This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions **While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person! ***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Important Notice: Beware of Job Scams Wpromote recruiting communications will only be sent through our official channels via wpromote.com email addresses. If you see a posting elsewhere that is not reflected on Wpromote.com/careers , it may be a fraudulent posting. We do not require payment or fees during the hiring process nor do we request sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or payment details. Please safeguard yourself against possible scams and contact us if you encounter any suspicious activity. #LI-JJ #LI-Remote You Will Be Leading the Data Strategy team, working on enterprise client engagements with the primary focus of enabling measurement solutions and guiding client decisions. This will include directly managing at least 4-5 Directors/Associate Directors with additional team members reporting to them. Providing thought-leadership on topics central to the Digital Measurement space, including, but not limited to Data Privacy & Compliance, Behavioral Tracking Intelligence, Customer Insights, Media Performance Measurement Solutions (MTA, MMM, Incrementality) & Novel Solutions developed by the DS&A team. Leading a team of strategists and analysts dedicated to uncovering insights and delivering strategic recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes for our clients. This role combines analytical rigor with client-focused problem-solving to shape high-impact strategies. Driving cross-departmental adoption of novel measurement solutions through partnership with the Product team Continually evolving the business objectives & expectations of the Data Strategy & Analytics team to adjust to the changing scope of data utilization & measurement needs of our clients. This includes refining deliverable scopes & ensuring effective delivery of new solutions to all clients. Defining standards & practices for educating stakeholders (both internal & external) and ensuring awareness of solutions we have developed to meet clients' measurement needs. Partnering with the sales team & digital marketing channel leaders on new business pitches. Collaborating with the Product leadership team to ensure solutions are useful and scalable for product development. Building out value propositions, positioning, capabilities, and case studies of Data Strategy & Analytics offerings. Evangelizing the proliferation, adoption, and revenue growth of Data Strategy client engagements across the agency, with a strong focus on utilizing Polaris + DS&A solutions. Leading our Marketing Technology partnership engagements & guiding team members to identify opportunities to recommend new partners that enable clients to develop a useful MarTech stack. Identifying new measurement needs for our clients and working with cross-departmental teams to develop new solutions that can be delivered to clients in a repeatable, process-driven capacity. Defining new processes & resources required to optimize team performance and provide predictable, scalable delivery of solutions to our clients. You Must Have 12+ years of experience leading data strategy and analytics teams. Experience working with Digital Marketing decision-makers & breaking down complex topics to ensure comprehension across stakeholders with a wide range of measurement knowledge. Comprehensive knowledge of the digital measurement ecosystem, including but not limited to Media Performance Measurement (MMM, MTA, Incrementality) Marketing technology and agency experience enabling enterprise analytics systems for customers Strong analytic & problem-solving skills. Solid and proven ability to lead a team and a team of managers The ability to work in a team structure and foster collaboration The ability to distill complex information and present it to senior and C-suite level executives. An energetic attitude and a passion for Marketing measurement. Experience working with different Ad platforms and Digital Analytics tools. Strong proficiency in executive function tools such as Google Sheets (or Excel) and Google Slides. Verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand the technical details behind data utilization for digital marketing and the ability to explain it simply to non-technical audiences. Project management skills, with the ability to work efficiently across multiple teams, clients, and timelines simultaneously. Nice To Have Previous experience in a client-facing role at a performance marketing agency. A strong public image within the Digital Marketing & Analytics community, and be involved in conversations focused on advancing Digital Measurement solutions. Experience with measurement solutions utilized within other (non-digital marketing) industries. Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote. 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