Data Solutions Director

BRAND: Publicis Media
Job Function: Data Sciences
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Management
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

OVERVIEW
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.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD
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 resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.

PUBLICIS MEDIA
Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX and integrated platform-based technologies including CJ, CitrusAd, Epsilon and Profitero. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

About Us

At Publicis Groupe, our Data Solutions team is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge, end-to-end data and reporting solutions for our key global clients. We work in close partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders, leveraging Publicis's proprietary data technology to drive smarter, more efficient data management and reporting capabilities across major accounts.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Data Solutions Director to lead a team of Juniors, Managers, and Senior Managers, driving excellence in both client relationships and technical implementation. This role is critical in ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of accuracy, innovation, and business impact.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Data Solutions team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Act as a senior leader in client partnerships, ensuring seamless delivery of global reporting solutions.

Client Engagement & Strategic Support

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Global Reporting Leads, providing strategic direction and managing expectations.
• Oversee account leads to ensure data solutions align with client needs, driving long-term success.

Data Integration & Quality Assurance

• Ensure data integrity across all dashboards and reporting platforms, proactively troubleshooting issues and optimising processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to transform complex requirements into actionable insights.

Dashboard & Solution Development

• Lead dashboard design, development, and implementation, ensuring solutions are tailored to client objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end technical briefing and development lifecycle, ensuring high standards of delivery.

Technical Problem-Solving & Innovation

• Leverage expert knowledge in data systems and BI technologies to address challenges, working closely with technical teams to drive efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance workflow and data reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data, development, or operations role at Senior Manager/Associate Director level or above.
• Experience leading medium-to-large-sized teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Strong client management skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into innovative data solutions.
• Deep understanding of data and business intelligence technologies, with hands-on problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Additional information

Benefits:

In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

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).

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