Publicis Groupe UK
Associate Director, Data Solutions

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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.
THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.
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THE TEAM
Data Solutions is a Groupe wide practice for the delivery of end-to-end Data and Reporting Solutions for our key Global Network Clients. Data Solutions works with key external and internal stakeholders to understand and analyse technical reporting requirements, define business rules for data ingestion, and lead the development of Publicis propriety data technology.
THE ROLE
We are currently hiring for 2x roles within our Data Solutions team at Associate Director level. The first is a 9-12 month fixed term contract, the second is a permanent contract. As a Data Solutions Associate Director, you will manage the Juniors, and Managers in the Data Solutions practice. You will be the team lead on communications between business and technical teams through all stages of the technical project life cycle to ensure that the business requirements are properly translated into technical briefings and to lead development and delivery
Responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
Team
Provide support managing client team relationships for some of Publicis Groupe’s major Global Network Clients, working collaboratively across the network Act as support to Data Solutions team members providing leadership oversight on the global reporting solutions we deploy across our top accounts Collaborating closely with essential Team Leads to enhance technical processes, developments, and communication among teams
Client Team Management & Client Support
Maintain relationship with Global Reporting Leads providing updates on solutions and expectation management Work with Data Solutions account leads on top account to ensure solutions are being managed effectively Guide Data Solutions team to offer top-notch service to client teams, integrating broader technical support to accomplish client objectives
Data Integrations & Quality Assurance
Expert level and in-depth knowledge of systems, enabling effective problem-solving Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to comprehend requirements and transform them into actionable insights, including identifying process bottlenecks and implementing faster workarounds for projects Ensuring broader team is maintaining data quality in Dashboards, alignment between source and platform, and coordinating across technical teams to guarantee end-to-end data accuracy


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Dashboard / Solution Build & Maintenance
Leading and advising on the preparation of dashboard wireframes by Data Solutions team members for Client Team/Client, briefing the developers after sign-off is complete Directing Data Solutions teams on testing and working with Technical teams to ensure they fulfil Client requirements Troubleshooting errors on Dashboard, liaising with Technical teams through to completion
Qualifications
Demonstrable of experience within a data development or data operations role at Senior Manager level or above. Expert in client management/consultative experience with both presenting and resolving issues A working knowledge of media agency operations and the media buying process Excellent understanding of data and business intelligence technologies Experience in a cross-functional team environment Hands-on, problem-solving abilities – “can do” approach (someone who is a thinker and a doer) Extremely strong organisational skills, attention to detail and adherence to deadline
Additional Information
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.
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