Media Director, Arch and Governance

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more

Job Description

The Architecture and Governance team is responsible for leading data management, workflow process architecture, developing Starcom data governance products, and consulting on key data enablement projects for clients. The Director, Architecture and Governance is an experienced role that will consult with our clients on their custom data projects. In this role, you’ll create and deliver solutions for our clients with your expertise in data structure, designing requirements, and using Starcom’s data governance tools.

The Director will collaborate with experts across the industry and help build proprietary applications and tools. You will have had hands on experience exploring and manipulating data, build and refine business processes, and communicating the project vision and progress to executives and peers. Ideal candidates will have a blend of technical skills and strong business experience. They will have a passion for understanding the importance and application of quality data, experience with media technology (Ad Servers, DMPs, DSPs, Social Platforms), and a relentless curiosity. This role will be communicating in all formats with all levels of the organization so strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills are essential.

Role Objectives:

• Consult with clients and internal stakeholders on mission critical data-related projects (dashboard enablement, process automation, data transfer, data governance)
• Design business processes to deliver timely, accurate, and reliable data base on project needs and objectives
• Define project timing and objectives, aligning stakeholder agenda’s and needs
• Produce and maintain documentation and educational materials in support of advancing data quality
• Define and advance team expertise across core service pillars:
  • Data Strategy & Architecture
  • Data Visualization
  • Info Governance
• Mentor and train junior team members on best practices and strategic approaches
• Contribute to new product strategy and organic growth opportunities for Starcom products and services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in, information systems management, statistics, economics, data science, business degrees or related area
• 7-12 years of applicable experience
• Demonstrated interest in structuring and solving business problems, systems development, and business process engineering
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to a nontechnical audience
• Ability to translate business needs and requirements to a technical audience
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and multi-tasking abilities
• 3+ years experience working with data within relational databases
• 2+ years experience working with a data visualization software (Tableau, Looker, PowerBI)

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  

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 Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more