Vice President of Data Operations (Advertising, Marketing, or Digital Media)
Hudson Manpower, Los Angeles
Vice President of Data Operations (Advertising, Marketing, or Digital Media)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Vice President of Data Operations to lead and scale data infrastructure, governance, and analytics across a rapidly growing agency. This leadership role ensures the integrity, availability, and usability of data across all media platforms, driving data-driven strategy and client success.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, operational excellence, and strategic vision , with experience in advertising, marketing, or digital media environments.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
Lead and evolve the agency’s data architecture, warehousing, and ETL/ELT operations.
Oversee data governance, compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and quality assurance processes.
Direct ad operations strategy, including trafficking, tagging, ad serving, and pixel management .
Partner with strategy, media, and analytics teams to align data delivery with business goals.
Manage cross-functional teams of data engineers, analysts, and operations staff .
Oversee vendor relationships and integrations (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Salesforce, Datorama, Power BI ).
Streamline reporting workflows and ensure consistency across dashboards and analytics.
Develop systems that support real-time insights and campaign performance analysis .
Establish and monitor KPIs for data pipelines and team productivity.
Drive strategic initiatives in AI integration, data automation, media mix, and attribution modeling .
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in data operations, preferably within advertising, marketing, or digital media.
Proven leadership managing data teams and enterprise-scale data ecosystems .
Expertise in SQL, Python, dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, and modern data stacks .
Deep understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and CDP or identity resolution tools .
Strong project management and communication skills.
Prior agency or consulting experience preferred.
Client-facing and pitch presentation experience strongly preferred.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a company that fosters a collaborative, innovative, and growth-driven culture . Enjoy opportunities to lead large-scale data initiatives, shape strategic data operations, and make a measurable impact.
Perks & Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage
Generous vacation and PTO policy
Holiday PTO + Work-from-Home Fridays
401(k) with company contributions
Paid volunteer hours
Professional development opportunities
Coffee Thursdays & healthy office snacks