Associate Director, Data Management

Adelphi Group • Chicago, IL

1d • $70,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hearts & Science is seeking an Associate Director of Data Management to direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of data strategies, quality standards, business rules, and governance processes for diverse client accounts and media channels. This role involves overseeing project plans, leading cross-functional teams, ensuring data quality, and advising on technical solutions like business intelligence tools and data warehousing. The position requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills to foster collaboration and drive initiative progression in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Requirements

• 5–7 years’ experience in data management, data engineering, Data Management and/or business intelligence
• 3–5 years’ experience in digital media data (ad server, digital, search, social, video, offline, etc.)
• 3–5 years’ experience in agile development environments
• 3–5 years’ experience in client-facing work and managing offshore or cross-functional teams
• 4+ years’ experience in data governance and quality processes within data warehousing, ETL, and BI environments
• 5+ years’ experience in business analysis or related disciplines
• In-depth expertise across digital and traditional media channels and handling diverse datasets (paid, owned, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, escalate, and solve complex data quality and operational issues
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable multitasking and adapting to fast-evolving needs
• Superior attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build relationships across internal teams, vendors, and clients
• Comfort and accuracy working with budgets and large sets of numerical data

Nice To Haves

• Media industry experience highly preferred
• SQL (preferred)
• Python (nice to have)
• MediaTools, Lumina, Hudson (bonus)

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of data strategies, quality standards, business rules, and governance processes for diverse client accounts and media channels.
• Oversee the creation and management of project plans, assign and prioritize tasks, and ensure standardized processes.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, proactively resolve roadblocks, and drive initiative progression in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Act as liaison among internal teams (Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, Finance), offshore resources, external vendors, and clients.
• Foster positive working relationships and effectively communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Supervise investigation and resolution of data integrity issues, define/implement business rules for data cleansing and QA, and ensure best practices in all data and technology projects.
• Advise on or lead the deployment of business intelligence tools, data warehousing, ETL processes, and automation initiatives.
• Champion adoption of new technology and process solutions, ensuring data is the backbone for all media and analytics disciplines.
• Supervise and mentor Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts; cultivate a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
• Guide teams in Data Management, quality assurance, and client management tasks.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed