Associate Director, Data Management

Adelphi Group • Chicago, IL

2d • $75,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Data Management is accountable for orchestrating and executing business intelligence, data governance, and operational excellence across media channels. The role serves as both a leader and subject matter expert, bridging Digital Media, Marketing Science, and Offshore Data Management teams while providing technical oversight and ensuring high standards in data management, process automation, and analytics. The successful candidate advances data strategy and collaborates with internal teams, clients, and external vendors, with a focus on continuous improvement in data quality and efficiency.

The role directs data strategies, quality standards, business rules, and governance processes across client accounts and media channels. It oversees project plans, task prioritization, standardized processes, status meetings, and resolution of roadblocks in a fast-paced, agile environment. It also advises on or leads deployments of business intelligence tools, data warehousing, ETL processes, and automation initiatives, and supervises and mentors Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts.

Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, to the extent permissible by local law, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager. Omnicom describes its commitment to inclusive teams and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in data management, data engineering, and/or business intelligence.
• 3–5 years of experience with digital media data, including ad server, digital, search, social, video, and offline data.
• 3–5 years of experience in agile development environments.
• 3–5 years of experience in client-facing work and managing offshore or cross-functional teams.
• 4+ years of experience in data governance and quality processes in data warehousing, ETL, and BI environments.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis or related disciplines.
• In-depth expertise across digital and traditional media channels and diverse datasets, including paid and owned data.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, escalate, and solve complex data quality and operational issues.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to multitask and adapt to changing needs.
• Superior attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Comfort and accuracy working with budgets and large sets of numerical data.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience writing business and technical requirements documents, designing business rules, and administering BI tools.

Nice To Haves

• Media industry experience is highly preferred.
• SQL is preferred.
• Python is a nice to have.
• Media planning experience with MediaTools, Lumina, or Hudson is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of data strategies, quality standards, business rules, and governance processes for client accounts and media channels.
• Oversee project plans, assign and prioritize tasks, standardize processes, facilitate status meetings, resolve roadblocks, and drive initiatives forward in an agile environment.
• Serve as a liaison among internal Strategy, Digital Investment, Planning, Analytics, and Finance teams; offshore resources; external vendors; and clients.
• Supervise investigation and resolution of data integrity issues, define and implement data cleansing and quality-assurance business rules, and ensure best practices in data and technology projects.
• Advise on or lead deployment of business intelligence tools, data warehousing, ETL processes, and automation initiatives; promote adoption of technology and process solutions.
• Supervise and mentor Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts, fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment and guiding work in data management, quality assurance, and client management.

What This Job Offers

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