Associate Director, Data Science and Analytics

Company Description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Job Description

• Understands Razorfish data capabilities and how data fits into a client's overall strategy                                                              
• Understands the breadth of data services and crafts
• Able to lead cross-capability projects and build close relationships with other disciplines
• Able to identify appropriate data SME to leverage when needed

SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Strategy

• Able to systematically identify key issues and objectives to prioritize for internal and client needs and gain necessary buy-in
• Shows thought leadership in bringing new, innovative, or different methods of elevating a client's 1) marketing goals or 2) data sophistication and maturity. For example, a Manager will be able to synthesize new learnings that may help augment or pivot a client's current strategy.
• Understands how frameworks and analyses drive overall client business strategy

Communication Skills

• Effectively able to guide strategy and issue resolution using clear, thoughtful communication
• Commands client audiences and turns presentations into a constructive dialogue
• Considered a compelling, organized, and energetic presenter
• Cultivates discussion on a broad base of topics and promotes junior team members to speak up appropriately 
• Frequently leads internal and client discussions, showing ability to pivot as needed
• Able to structure and prepare well written, logical sections of different styles of deliverables without guidance
• Uses clear, concise writing to communicate a compelling story
• Able to synthesize complex analytical approaches / findings articulately and concisely

Client Engagement

• Seen as a key client partner by junior clients
• Helps clients see beyond current projects to longer-term opportunities
• Proactively keeps the client 'in the loop' on industry trends and recommends projects based on those trends
• Displays professional, articulate, and mature presence in all aspects of client relationship building
• Understands how to document and respond to client feedback and recognizes when to escalate issues or push back on a client
• Able to gain client buy-in to new projects
• Understands and articulates client strategy
• Sensitive to client needs and concerns and acts in the clients' best interest
• Teaches team to have sensitivity to client business issues

Qualifications

Tools & Techniques

• Shows mastery of data tools and platforms and techniques 
• Ensures statistical concepts are built into appropriate projects, with appropriate code reviews where applicable
• Understands when advanced analytic resources / methods are needed
• Able to manage/execute vendor assessments

Analytics

• Planning and Implementation
  • Proposes and develops strategic outlines to learning agendas / measurement plans
  • Oversees program implementation effectively, ensuring measurement goals are met and KPIs are effectively captured
• Insight Generation
  • Able to see long-term implications of insights and recommendations across several channels
  • Guides junior team members to build foundational reports, understand data implications, and presentations highlight relevant results and proposed actions

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people!  To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.  Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible