Director, Analytics

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
At Momentum we believe in delivering solutions to our clients that are anchored in insights and analytics. This is a key leadership role on the Analytics team.  The Associate Director, Analytics will be responsible for pioneering and developing proprietary measurement tools/systems, implementing and interpreting models that feed insights, developing ROI models that contribute to the overall success of our clients’ brand experiences.

The ideal candidate should be intellectually curious and have an evidence-based approach to decision-making, have a definitive point of view and share it in a positive way, and is excited by a challenge. We are looking for prior experience in marketing analytics, particularly within the CPG space. Experience in category management is preferred, but not required.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Work directly with the Commerce team as a dedicated analyst supporting data-driven insight development and measurement
• Lead the development of a comprehensive data integration and ingestion strategy to deliver best in class infrastructure for supporting analytics projects and dashboards
• Own regular reporting outputs across multiple clients, whilst looking for opportunities to expand the analytics & data science team tools and scope
• Drives discussions with other teams as they relate to analytics & data science opportunities, including technology discussions (regarding needs, technical approach onboarding/implementation plans and ongoing operational support plans and timelines)
• Guide cross-organizational team planning sessions on innovating with new data sources, models, and translating technical requirements to business impact
• Develop expert knowledge of the business rules and strategies in place for each client to ensure the highest level of data integrity through our data aggregation process
• Management and development of direct reports
• Serve as an Analytics and Data Strategy subject matter expert – for both the internal organization and external clients
• Project manage all day-to-day analytics related deliverables; including overseeing the collection and analysis of data from various sources
• Cross-functional collaboration – working with Business Leadership, Project Managers, Creatives, Producers, Clients and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making across the organization
• Derive and present actionable insights from campaign/experience performance reports that are meaningful and tie back to client goals
• Create and manage the necessary documentation to track changes in methodology, structure or business rules
• Coordinate with third-party research partners to provide best-in-class research and integrate all data sources within the automated solution
• Keep abreast of new technologies, vendor capabilities, and client opportunities.
• Supporting Momentum’s Values
• All other duties as assigned

 HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in a related field (e.g. Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing Analytics)
• 5-8 years of proven experience in analytics and measurement
• Experience in leading client-facing discussions and managing client relationships
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing Analysts and/or Data Scientists
• Strong Proficiency within Microsoft Excel, Google Slides/Sheets, SQL, R/Python
• Strong Proficiency with Data Visualization, Data Driven Storytelling and presentation
• Strong Proficiency working in IRI, Nielsen, or similar purchase data tools
• Strong understanding of the CPG industry and retail environment
• Experience developing Analytics/BI/Data Products (Dashboards, BI Tools, Data warehouses)
• Familiarity with Media/Marketing Analytics, Media Mix Modeling/Media Math, Multi Touch Attribution Modeling, Marketing ROI
• Familiarity with data structure and process design (e.g. database architecture, data modeling, API’s) preferred
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align data and analytics efforts with business goals

A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Highly motivated and capable of both working independently and with a team
• Resilient, positive, and enjoys a challenge
• Independent, proactive and forward-thinking, always looking for opportunities to improve work and self
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Thrives working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, project management, organizational and critical thinking
• Work exper