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Manager, Data Operations

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p>IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Kinesso, Magna, Orion, Rapport and Mediabrands Content Studio. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognisable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries, representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.ipgmediabrands.com">www.ipgmediabrands.com</a>.</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Manager (Data Operations), Initiative<br></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Role Overview</span></h1>
<p>The purpose of this role is to ensure that all stakeholders on the NatWest account have timely access to accurate, organized media data that can inform ongoing decision making and advanced analytics.</p>
<p>Data is the life-blood of the account. All teams across the agency (both data specialists and media specialists) are involved in the creating, organization and use of media data across the media planning and execution process. The Data Operations manager will work with the Data Director and the BI and engineering teams to ensure quality and accuracy of all data on the account.</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: 10pt;">KEY CLIENTS</span></h1>
<ul>
<li>NatWest Group</li>
</ul>
<h1><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h1>
<p><strong>Client and stakeholder management</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Be a point of contact for clients on data projects and work with to meet their data needs.</li>
<li>Work with Media Specialists (Account Management, Comms Designers and Channel Specialists) and Data Specialists (BI teams and Data Engineers) to support across all data projects</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Data Process Management</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work with the Director (Data Ops) to maintain and update data process documentation and conduct training for all teams involved in data processes (across both Data specialists and Media Specialist teams).</li>
<li>Work with media and data specialists to coordinate and ensure that all teams are following best practices to ensure quality and accuracy of data.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Taxonomy Governance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Continually review and update data taxonomies across the account.</li>
<li>Work with media specialists, media operations and Ad operations teams to ensure compliance with agreed taxonomies.</li>
<li>Work with media-ops and ad-ops teams to ensure that agreed taxonomies are integrated into all media planning, activation and reporting tools and systems.</li>
<li>Conduct ongoing taxonomy compliance reviews and checks to support taxonomy governance</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Data quality assurance and coordination</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work with BI and Data Engineering teams to ensure accuracy of weekly reporting, coordinate monthly data delivery to the client and manage ad-hoc data requests.</li>
<li>Work with media specialists teams to implement structured collection and organization of data</li>
<li>Work with channel teams and specialists to define data collection processes to ensure timely, accurate and taxonomy compliant data supply to clients for a range of tasks like MMM, Experimentation, Spend tracking etc.</li>
</ul>
<h1><span style="font-size: 10pt;">DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</span></h1>
<p><strong>Experience and Expertise</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in stakeholder management across external (client) and internal (agency) stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of media data and typical media data systems.</li>
<li>Experience in data governance and data management on large-scale, complex businesses.</li>
<li>Experience in automating data processes</li>
<li>Strong project management of data specialist teams and processes.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Proficient in use of SQL, Python or R and experience of using large databases.</li>
<li>Proficient in use of Excel,</li>
<li>Proficient in data visualization systems like Tableau, Power BI etc.</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal and presentation-based communication skills.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><br>Employee Transparency</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Please reach out to Ninette at <a href="mailto:ninette.desousa@mbww.com">ninette.desousa@mbww.com</a>,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Perks</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be</span><span data-contrast="auto"> taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas &amp; New Year</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Free breakfast and free lunch</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Early finish Fridays</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Retail discounts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Wellbeing programme, including Headspace &amp; flu jabs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Interest free season ticket loan</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid time off for Volunteering</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Group Income Protection</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Life Assurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Generous Parental Leave &amp; Pay </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Independent mortgage advice</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Financial education</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Assistance Programme</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Free eye tests</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!</span></li>
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